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Hail history for Franklin County, AR
125 hail reports in Franklin County since 2006 on 69 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 11, 2022.
Cities in Franklin County
Recent hail in Franklin County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Meg, Webb City, Peter Pender 7 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
196 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin County since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Oct 8, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Meg, Ozark, Fern 5 wind reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Charleston 1 wind report |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Charleston 2 wind reports |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Vesta, White Oak 2 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Cass, Jethro, Altus 4 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Ozark, Charleston, Branch 3 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Altus 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Lonelm 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Toney, Cass, Lonelm 7 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Cravens 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).