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Hail history for Franklin (C) County, VA
10 hail reports in Franklin (C) County since 2006 on 9 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 22, 2025.
Cities in Franklin (C) County
Recent hail in Franklin (C) County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Franklin 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 (C) County by year
When hail season peaks in Franklin (C) County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Franklin (C) County
19 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin (C) County since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 2 wind reports |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Sago 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Sago, Franklin 2 wind reports |
| Apr 15, 2019 | 59 mph, measured | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2017 | 59 mph, measured | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 61 mph, estimated | Franklin 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 61 mph, measured | Sago 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
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 (C) 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).