Hail History

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Hail history for Franklin, LA

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 13, 20211.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Feb 21, 2010
Ane haili ijiin 20068
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon6
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles16

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Feb 21, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and January.

Recent hail near Franklin

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Franklin in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Franklin meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Franklin

Of 8 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (3) and January (1).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Franklin

Feb 21, 2010 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Franklin (0 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Franklin Police, Fire, and Sheriff Departments along with several reports from the public indicated hail ranging from golf ball to tennis ball size broke numerous windows in the downtown area. This is the largest known hail ever recorded in St. Mary Parish.

Mar 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (0 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Franklin Police Department received several reports of golf ball size hail in Franklin.

May 3, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baldwin (3 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): A spotter reported golf ball size hail which cracked the windshield of a truck.

May 25, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Verdunville (7 mi from Franklin)

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Charenton (6 mi from Franklin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 23, 2016EF1Baldwin
3 mi from Franklin		2.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2010EF0Julien
10 mi from Franklin		1.0 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin

16 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 13 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 30, 202458 mph, a estimatFranklin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202158 mph, a estimatSterling Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202158 mph, a estimatCanel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 1, 201858 mph, a estimatSterling Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 201758 mph, a estimatSterling Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 201558 mph, a estimatCharenton, Baldwin
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 201160 mph, a estimatGarden City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 200990 mph, a estimatSterling Jct, Adeline, Franklin
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 200858 mph, a estimatFranklin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 200858 mph, a estimatSterling Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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; 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.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Franklin.

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