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Hail history for Franklin, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Franklin
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Franklin 1 hail report · closest near the center of Franklin |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Raymilton, Rockland, Cranberry 6 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Franklin |
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May 28, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Springville (7 mi from Franklin)
National Weather Service description (English): A former NWS Employee reported hail the size of a tennis ball.May 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (3 mi from Franklin)
National Weather Service description (English): Police in Sugar Creek reported golf ball sized hail 2 miles northwest of Franklin.Apr 15, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockland (9 mi from Franklin)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail damage to numerous cars on the property.Jul 26, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Utica (7 mi from Franklin)
Jun 17, 2014 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Grandview (9 mi from Franklin)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Thornburgh 7 mi from Franklin |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF0 | Franklin Fisher Airport 5 mi from Franklin |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin
156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 87 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Kennerdell, Woodland Heights 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Sugarcreek 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Franklin, Polk, Cranberry 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 90 mph, a estimat | Dempseytown, Cooperstown 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Mc Kenzie Corners, Rouseville, Oil City 3 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Utica, Rockmere 2 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Cooperstown 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Franklin, Seneca, Reno 4 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Oil City, Rockmere 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Polk Jct, Oil City 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; 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.
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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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