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Hail history for Franklin County, KY
27 hail reports in Franklin County since 2006 on 22 days. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 19, 2022.
Cities in Franklin County
Recent hail in Franklin County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Slickway 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Franklin County by year
When hail season peaks in Franklin County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Franklin County
99 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin County since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Dec 21, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage a reported | Switzer 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 61 mph, a measured | Frankfort 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 59 mph, a measured | Frankft Cptl City Airport, Frankfort 2 wind reports |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a measured | Frankft Cptl City Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Cloverdale 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Kennebec 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 61 mph, a estimat | Bridgeport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 59 mph, a estimat | Stedmantown, Peaks Mill 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 66 mph, a measured | Frankft Cptl City Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Frankft Cptl City Airport, Big Eddy 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Franklin County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).