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Hail history for Franklin County, TX
35 hail reports in Franklin County since 2006 on 30 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 3, 2012.
Cities in Franklin County
Recent hail in Franklin County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Mt Vernon 1 hail report |
| May 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Macon 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Franklin County by year
When hail season peaks in Franklin County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Franklin County
57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin County since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Apr 24, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon 2 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Winnsboro, Purley 2 wind reports |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Cypress 2 wind reports |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 104 mph, estimated | Winnsboro 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Scroggins 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon, Cypress 3 wind reports |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon 2 wind reports |
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 County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).