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Hail history for Franklin County, VA
116 hail reports in Franklin County since 2006 on 70 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 9, 2021.
Cities in Franklin County
Recent hail in Franklin County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Callaway 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Rocky Mt 1 hail report |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Henry, Sontag 2 hail reports |
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
343 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin County since 2006, on 171 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 17, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Sydnorsville, Snow Creek 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Burnt Chimney, Wirtz 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Wirtz 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Burnt Chimney 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Burnt Chimney, Ferrum, Oak Level 3 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Ferrum 3 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Ferrum, Sago 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Glade Hill, Barfoot, Henry Fork 6 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ferrum, Hardys Ford 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Snydersville 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).