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Hail history for Franklin, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in March and June.
Recent hail near Franklin
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Franklin 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Franklin |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Critchfield 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Franklin |
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 March (6) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Franklin
May 25, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · New Whiteland (6 mi from Franklin)
Jun 20, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bargersville (7 mi from Franklin)
Apr 17, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (1 mi from Franklin)
Jun 25, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Critchfield (8 mi from Franklin)
Mar 31, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Franklin (0 mi from Franklin)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF0 | Rocklane 9 mi from Franklin |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF0 | Hopewell 6 mi from Franklin |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | New Whiteland 5 mi from Franklin |
| May 21, 2022 | EF0 | Princes Lakes 9 mi from Franklin |
| May 21, 2022 | EF1 | Mt Auburn 8 mi from Franklin |
| Jul 12, 2015 | EF0 | Samaria 10 mi from Franklin |
| Jul 22, 2010 | EF0 | Stones Crossing 8 mi from Franklin |
| Jul 20, 2010 | EF0 | Samaria 8 mi from Franklin |
| Jun 3, 2008 | EF2 | Princes Lakes 10 mi from Franklin |
| Jun 3, 2008 | EF1 | Mt Auburn 10 mi from Franklin |
| Apr 14, 2006 | F1 | Burney 5 mi from Franklin |
| Mar 31, 2006 | F2 | Greenwood 10 mi from Franklin |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin
87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 8, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Princes Lakes 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Whiteland 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Princes Lakes 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Franklin 2 wind reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Kinder 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Amity 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | New Whiteland 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Franklin 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; 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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