Hail History

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Hail history for Franklin, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 22, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 10, 2014
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 10, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Franklin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 22, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Franklin, Story
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Franklin		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Grove
1 hail report · closest 4 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

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When hail season peaks near Franklin

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (4).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr4May6Jun3JulAugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Franklin

Jul 10, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Courtland (8 mi from Franklin)

Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carrsville (6 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near the Suffolk-Isle of Wight county line.

May 31, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hunterdale (4 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported via social media.

May 22, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (0 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported 1.75 inch diameter at The Serve restaurant in Downtown Franklin. A few vehicles also received minor damage from the hail.

Mar 31, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Franklin (1 mi from Franklin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 18, 2021EF0Walters
7 mi from Franklin		4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 24, 2020EF1Cleopus
8 mi from Franklin		0.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 24, 2020EF1Holland
9 mi from Franklin		2.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 29, 2020EF0Sedley
6 mi from Franklin		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020EF2Delaware
4 mi from Franklin		15.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF2Ballards Xrds
7 mi from Franklin		22.6 mi long, 400 yd wide
Oct 28, 2010EF0Courtland
9 mi from Franklin		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 26, 2008EF0Franklin
1 mi from Franklin		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 28, 2008EF1Maynards Xrds
3 mi from Franklin		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedHunterdale, Lees Mill
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 25, 202658 mph, estimatedNewsoms
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202558 mph, estimatedDrake Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedDrake Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202558 mph, estimatedCourtland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedHolland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202558 mph, estimatedHolland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 1, 202458 mph, estimatedIsaac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202485 mph, estimatedIsaac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedWalters
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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