Manhattan, KS severe weather history
NOAA has logged 244 severe weather events at Manhattan in Riley County, Kansas since 1996 — most often hail.
That is 35.9% of the 680 events recorded across Riley County as a whole.
- Events on record
- 244
- Direct deaths
- 11 injured
- Property damage
- $94.3M
- Record span
- 1996–Apr 28, 2025
What hits Manhattan
Recent events logged at Manhattan
| Date | Event | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 7, 2024 | Tornado · EF0 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 7, 2024 | Tornado · EF0 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | Tornado · EF2 | 0 | 0 | $10M |
| Jun 12, 2022 | Tornado · EF2 | 0 | 0 | $10M |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 27, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 27, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 9, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events · dates in UTC · newest 40 records
Manhattan severe weather — your questions
When was the last severe weather event at Manhattan?
The most recent event on record for Manhattan is dated Apr 28, 2025 (UTC). NOAA publishes confirmed records on a delay of one to three months.
How many severe weather events has Manhattan recorded?
Manhattan appears in 244 NOAA storm reports since 1996 — 35.9% of everything logged across Riley County.
What is the most common severe weather at Manhattan?
Hail leads the record at Manhattan, out of 7 hazard types logged there.
Have there been weather deaths at Manhattan?
NOAA attributes 1 direct deaths and 1 injuries to severe weather at Manhattan since 1996.
Which decade was busiest at Manhattan?
The 2000s carry the most reports for Manhattan, with 115 events logged.