Baseball-sized hail detected near Manhattan, KS on June 13, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Manhattan monitoring area. Actual impact can vary by neighborhood, so nearby homes should use this as a signal to check roofs, gutters, siding, and vehicles.
Damage assessment
The hail strike was detected approximately 27 miles north of downtown Manhattan, with one report logged in Riley County that day. At 3 inches, this magnitude typically causes functional damage to standard architectural asphalt shingles — expect cracked or missing shingles, exposed decking, and potential leak points. Roofs over 10 years old face higher replacement likelihood. Riley County's largest recorded event reached 4 inches on May 7, 2024.
With Manhattan's median home value of $243,700, a typical 2% deductible equals $4,874. Repair costs for a 2,000 square foot home average $6,398 at this hail size. Get a professional inspection before making any insurance decisions.
At these numbers, the typical repair cost exceeds a standard 2% deductible. Contact your insurer — damage at this level is likely worth filing before you pay out of pocket.
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Manhattan repair cost reference
Historical context
This ranks as the 7th largest hail event in Riley County's 10-year record of 241 documented storms. The county's largest event was 4-inch hail on May 7, 2024. June historically produces 61 hail events — above average for this county.
Storm system
The Manhattan event was part of a broader regional outbreak, with baseball-sized hail also reported in Saline County, Kansas, and smaller hail documented across Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs of 2-4 weeks with moderate storm chaser risk. Kansas requires all roofing contractors to hold registration under the Kansas Residential Roofing Act — verify certificates through the Kansas Attorney General's office. Confirm general liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and current tax clearance before signing any contract.
Permits & building code
At 3 inches, full roof replacement is more likely than repair. Contractors pull permits ($150-$350) and inspections are required for roofing work. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10-20% discount with most Kansas insurers.
- 1Document exterior damage with photos from multiple angles
- 2Schedule professional roof inspection within 48 hours
- 3Contact insurance company to report the hail damage
- 4Verify contractor licensing through Kansas Attorney General before signing contracts
- 5Keep all inspection reports and repair estimates for insurance records
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Data sourced from NOAA NEXRAD radar confirmation, pending full National Weather Service assessment.