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Hail history for Franklin County, GA
25 hail reports in Franklin County since 2006 on 20 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 20, 2015.
Recent hail in Franklin County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Royston 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
67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin County since 2006, on 55 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Lavonia 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Whitworth 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lavonia 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Carnesville 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Canon, Royston, Lavonia 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin Spgs 1 wind report |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Carnesville 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin Spgs 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Carnesville, Canon 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Plainview 1 wind report |
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).