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Hail history for Franklin, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 22, 20251.75 in (golf ball)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Jul 10, 2014

Ane haili ijiin 200616

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon14

Tornado ijiin 10 mile9

Wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jul 10, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Franklin

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
May 22, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Franklin, Story 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Franklin	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Oak Grove 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Franklin	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 16 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (4).

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Jul 10, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Courtland (8 mi from Franklin)

Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carrsville (6 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near the Suffolk-Isle of Wight county line.

May 31, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hunterdale (4 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported via social media.

May 22, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (0 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported 1.75 inch diameter at The Serve restaurant in Downtown Franklin. A few vehicles also received minor damage from the hail.

Mar 31, 2017 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Franklin (1 mi from Franklin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 18, 2021	EF0	Walters 7 mi from Franklin	4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 24, 2020	EF1	Cleopus 8 mi from Franklin	0.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 24, 2020	EF1	Holland 9 mi from Franklin	2.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 29, 2020	EF0	Sedley 6 mi from Franklin	1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	Delaware 4 mi from Franklin	15.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	Ballards Xrds 7 mi from Franklin	22.6 mi long, 400 yd wide
Oct 28, 2010	EF0	Courtland 9 mi from Franklin	0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 26, 2008	EF0	Franklin 1 mi from Franklin	0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 28, 2008	EF1	Maynards Xrds 3 mi from Franklin	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 4, 2026	damage a reported	Hunterdale, Lees Mill 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 25, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Newsoms 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Drake Corners 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Drake Corners 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Courtland 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Holland 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Holland 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 1, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	Isaac 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 2024	85 mph, a estimat	Isaac 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	Walters 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.

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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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