Hail History

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Hail history for Franklin, MA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 2, 20230.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 28, 2020
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles120

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Franklin ranks #820 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Franklin

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Franklin in the last two years.

Hail days near Franklin by year

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When hail season peaks near Franklin

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (6).

JanFeb1MarApr1May10Jun6Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Franklin

Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cumberland Hill (8 mi from Franklin)

Jun 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Medway (5 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): The public, supported by videos, reported hen egg size (2 inch diameter) hail, which was preceded by a 15-minute period of pea size hail.

Jul 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (0 mi from Franklin)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · North Attleboro (8 mi from Franklin)

Jul 12, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Milford (8 mi from Franklin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 13, 2023EF0North Attleboro
7 mi from Franklin		0.1 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 18, 2023EF1Adamsdale
10 mi from Franklin		7.6 mi long, 80 yd wide
Oct 7, 2020EF0Millis
7 mi from Franklin		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 23, 2015EF0Wrentham
3 mi from Franklin		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin

120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 25, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedRockville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202558 mph, estimatedWalpole
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202563 mph, measuredWrentham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedWhite City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 9, 202358 mph, estimatedNorth Attleboro, Plainville, Foxvale
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202358 mph, estimatedFranklin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedWest Mansfield, North Attleboro, Attleboro Falls
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202358 mph, estimatedMilford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202349 mph, estimatedNorfolk Airport, Medway
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202158 mph, estimatedWhite City, Wethersfield
2 wind reports		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.

Nearby cities

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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