Hail HistoryHail history for Franklin County, IA
66 hail reports in Franklin County since 2006 on 36 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 15, 2017.
Cities in Franklin County
Recent hail in Franklin County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hansell, Hampton 2 hail reports |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Oakland 1 hail report |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Hampton, Sheffield 4 hail reports |
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
91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin County since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 2, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 80 mph, measured | Sheffield, Hampton 4 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hampton 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Hansell 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Chapin 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Hampton Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Beeds Lake Airport, Hampton Muni Airport, Hampton 3 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 59 mph, measured | Hampton Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 62 mph, measured | Bradford 1 wind report |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 63 mph, measured | Ackley 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 64 mph, measured | Hampton 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).