Hail History

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Hail history for Franklin, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles194

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Franklin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 16, 20261 in
quarter		Franklin
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Franklin		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20261 in
quarter		Highland Park
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Franklin		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.9 inFour Towns, Huntington Woods
2 hail reports · closest 7 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

20630730810931031121213314151617118219202122223124125226

When hail season peaks near Franklin

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (5).

Jan1Feb3Mar4Apr3May5Jun5Jul5Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Franklin

Apr 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakley Park (9 mi from Franklin)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hazel Park (9 mi from Franklin)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (10 mi from Franklin)

Jun 8, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Redford (7 mi from Franklin)

Jun 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Walled Lake (9 mi from Franklin)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin

194 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 25, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedFerndale, West Bloomfield, Royal Oak
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedLivonia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBerkley, Royal Oak
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202664 mph, estimatedHazel Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedWestacres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202660 mph, estimatedElizabeth Lake Estat
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202562 mph, estimatedBerkley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedWestmore, Bloomfield Hills, Hazel Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202560 mph, estimatedTrot Big Beaver Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202464 mph, estimatedNovi, Birmingham, Birmingham Grand Pri
3 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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