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Hail history for Franklin County, AL
68 hail reports in Franklin County since 2006 on 36 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Feb 12, 2024.
Cities in Franklin County
Recent hail in Franklin County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Frankfort, Russellville, Reedtown 5 hail reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Vina 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Franklin County by year
When hail season peaks in Franklin County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Franklin County
186 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin County since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 28, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Vina 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Hodges, Russellville, Red Bay 17 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Vina, Belgreen 2 wind reports |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Gravel Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Phil Campbell 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Reedtown 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hodges 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Red Bay Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 45 mph, estimated | Pleasant Grove 1 wind report |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 94 mph, estimated | Vina, Isbell 6 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 County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).