Hail History

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Hail history for Franklin, NC

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 10, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Mar 2, 2012
Ane haili ijiin 200619
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon8
Tornado ijiin 10 mile1
Wind reports within 10 miles40

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Franklin

DateSize hailWhereSource
Apr 10, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Otto
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Franklin		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Franklin meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Franklin

Of 19 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (4).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr3May4JunJul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Franklin

Aug 24, 2007 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Franklin (7 mi from Franklin)

Mar 2, 2012 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Ellnay (6 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail between golf ball and baseball size was reported in the Cullasaja area.

Apr 10, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Otto (9 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported (via Social Media) up to golf ball size hail.

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Franklin (3 mi from Franklin)

May 26, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Iotla (4 mi from Franklin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin

DateRatingWherePath
May 9, 2024EF1Pumpkintown
8 mi from Franklin		9.4 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin

40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on May 22, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 18, 2026damage a reportedFranklin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage a reportedFranklin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedFranklin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedFranklin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 27, 202458 mph, a estimatCartoogechaye
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202358 mph, a estimatFranklin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202358 mph, a estimatDean
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202358 mph, a estimatPrentiss
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202358 mph, a estimatPrentiss
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202358 mph, a estimatFranklin
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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