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Hail history for Franklin, NH

Last hail within 10 milesJul 20, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 10, 2018

Hail days since 200621

Days with hail 1 inch or larger10

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles77

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 10, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Franklin

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 20, 2025	1.5 in ping pong ball	Hill 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Franklin	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Franklin by year

When hail season peaks near Franklin

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (6).

Largest hail storms near Franklin

Jul 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belmont (8 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced strong winds and 1.75 inch hail in Belmont.

Jul 10, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gerrish (5 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail at the Canterbury rest stop on Interstate 93. Cars were dented and some car windows broken. Hail accumulated to a few inches in depth.

Jul 20, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hill (6 mi from Franklin)

May 26, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Franklin (0 mi from Franklin)

Jun 30, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Northfield (4 mi from Franklin)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin

77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 37 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 16, 2026	damage reported	Belmont 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Northfield, New Hampton, Sanbornton 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 2025	105 mph, estimated	Gaza, Hill Center 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Northfield 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Shaker Vlg 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Belmont 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 2021	58 mph, estimated	Hill Center 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2021	60 mph, estimated	Andover, Hill Center 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2020	58 mph, estimated	Franklin Falls, Winnisquam, Sanbornton 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 2018	58 mph, estimated	Franklin, Tilton, Belmont 4 wind reports	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.

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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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