Hail History

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Hail history for Franklin, NC

Last hail within 10 milesApr 10, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 2, 2012
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles40

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Franklin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 10, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Otto
1 hail report · closest 9 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

406207081091031131221321415161718192021221232412526

When hail season peaks near Franklin

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (4).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr3May4JunJul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Franklin

Aug 24, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Franklin (7 mi from Franklin)

Mar 2, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ellnay (6 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail between golf ball and baseball size was reported in the Cullasaja area.

Apr 10, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Otto (9 mi from Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported (via Social Media) up to golf ball size hail.

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Franklin (3 mi from Franklin)

May 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Iotla (4 mi from Franklin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin

DateRatingWherePath
May 9, 2024EF1Pumpkintown
8 mi from Franklin		9.4 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin

40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on May 22, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 18, 2026damage reportedFranklin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedFranklin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedFranklin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedFranklin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 27, 202458 mph, estimatedCartoogechaye
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202358 mph, estimatedFranklin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202358 mph, estimatedDean
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202358 mph, estimatedPrentiss
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202358 mph, estimatedPrentiss
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202358 mph, estimatedFranklin
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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