Hail History

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Hail history for Franklin, KY

Last hail within 10 milesApr 10, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 10, 2013
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles115

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 10, 2013. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Franklin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 10, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Portland
1 hail report · closest 10 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

206071082091031121231314115161718192021221232412526

When hail season peaks near Franklin

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and March (4).

Jan1Feb4Mar6AprMay3Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Franklin

Jun 10, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Franklin (1 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): A spotter reported that hail up to 2 inches in diameter covered the ground just to the east of Franklin. This hail came from a supercell that earlier had produced an EF-2 tornado well west of Franklin.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodburn (8 mi from Franklin)

Mar 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (2 mi from Franklin)

Apr 10, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Portland (10 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Estimated golf ball size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Portland.

Apr 26, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hickory Flat (8 mi from Franklin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 15, 2025EF1Prices Mill
8 mi from Franklin		4.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 21, 2019EF1Hillsdale
7 mi from Franklin		0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 24, 2018EF0Schweizer
4 mi from Franklin		1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF0Portland
10 mi from Franklin		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF1Prices Mill
10 mi from Franklin		4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF2Clare
9 mi from Franklin		5.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF0Hickory Flat
6 mi from Franklin		3.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011EF1Franklin Whak Airport
4 mi from Franklin		3.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin

115 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Feb 20, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedFranklin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 16, 202658 mph, estimatedFranklin, Flat Rock, Salmon
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 18, 202558 mph, estimatedFranklin, Turnertown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 202558 mph, estimatedGold City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202558 mph, estimatedFranklin Whak Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedPortland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202564 mph, estimatedWoodburn, Franklin
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202569 mph, estimatedWoodburn, Black Jack
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202485 mph, estimatedFranklin Whak Airport, Mitchellville, Orlinda
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202363 mph, estimatedFranklin
1 wind report		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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