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Hail history for Franklin, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 28, 2019

Hail days since 200624

Days with hail 1 inch or larger13

Tornadoes within 10 miles2

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles156

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Franklin

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 13, 2026	1 in quarter	Franklin 1 hail report · closest near the center of Franklin	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	Raymilton, Rockland, Cranberry 6 hail reports · closest 1 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

When hail season peaks near Franklin

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (5).

Largest hail storms near Franklin

May 28, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Springville (7 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): A former NWS Employee reported hail the size of a tennis ball.

May 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (3 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Police in Sugar Creek reported golf ball sized hail 2 miles northwest of Franklin.

Apr 15, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockland (9 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail damage to numerous cars on the property.

Jul 26, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Utica (7 mi from Franklin)

Jun 17, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Grandview (9 mi from Franklin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 29, 2021	EF0	Thornburgh 7 mi from Franklin	0.3 mi long, 15 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019	EF0	Franklin Fisher Airport 5 mi from Franklin	1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin

156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 87 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	damage reported	Kennerdell, Woodland Heights 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026	damage reported	Sugarcreek 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	Franklin, Polk, Cranberry 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 2026	90 mph, estimated	Dempseytown, Cooperstown 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Mc Kenzie Corners, Rouseville, Oil City 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Utica, Rockmere 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Cooperstown 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Franklin, Seneca, Reno 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Oil City, Rockmere 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Polk Jct, Oil City 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.

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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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