Hail History

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Hail history for Franklin, TN

Last hail within 10 milesNov 7, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 20, 2025
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles233

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 20, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Franklin ranks #288 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Franklin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 7, 20251 in
quarter		Arrington, Pasquo
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Franklin		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20253 in
tea cup		Douglas, Peytonsville, Franklin
23 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Franklin		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20252 in
hen egg		Ewingville, Bingham, Berrys Chapel
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Franklin		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Bingham, Franklin, Mallorys
6 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Franklin		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20252 in
hen egg		Nolensville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Franklin		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Mudsink, Franklin, Trinity
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Franklin		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 20251 in
quarter		Franklin
1 hail report · closest near the center of 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

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When hail season peaks near Franklin

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and May (9).

1JanFeb8Mar10Apr9May9Jun4Jul1Aug3Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Franklin

May 26, 2024 · 3 in (tea cup) · Leipers Fork (8 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Three inch hail was reported in the Leipers Fork area. Many vehicles sustained damage due to broken windows and car dents. Damages are a rough estimate.

May 20, 2025 · 3 in (tea cup) · Douglas (5 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Estimated 3-inch hail was reported on Keystone Drive south of Franklin.

Apr 7, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Franklin (2 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf to tennis ball size hail in Franklin near the intersection of Mack Hatcher Parkway and U.S. Highway 431.

Mar 31, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Nolensville (9 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Estimated 2 inch hail was reported southwest of Nolensville.

May 8, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ewingville (2 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Estimated two-inch hail was reported in Franklin.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 12, 2023EF0Ewingville
1 mi from Franklin		1.9 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 9, 2021EF0Rudderville
9 mi from Franklin		0.8 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 1, 2017EF1Berrys Chapel
2 mi from Franklin		10.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 3, 2015EF0Kingfield
10 mi from Franklin		5.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 30, 2013EF0Ewingville
0 mi from Franklin		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 26, 2012EF0Franklin
2 mi from Franklin		3.8 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin

233 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Dec 11, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedCollege Grove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedFranklin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 16, 202660 mph, estimatedFranklin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedEpworth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 18, 202560 mph, estimatedEpworth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 7, 202570 mph, estimatedBerrys Chapel, Mallorys
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202564 mph, estimatedBerrys Chapel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202560 mph, estimatedBerrys Chapel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202560 mph, estimatedBerrys Chapel, Mallorys
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202449 mph, estimatedRudderville
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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