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Hail history for Franklin County, IN
23 hail reports in Franklin County since 2006 on 14 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 25, 2011.
Cities in Franklin County
Recent hail in Franklin County
No hail was reported in Franklin County in the last two years.
Hail days in Franklin County by year
When hail season peaks in Franklin County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Franklin County
59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin County since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 18, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Brookville 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2026 | damage reported | Saint Leon 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Drewersburg, Mt Carmel 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Drewersburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Laurel, New Fairfield 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Brookville 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Trenton 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Laurel, Cedar Grove 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Raymond 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Blooming Grove 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 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).