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Hail history for Franklin, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Feb 21, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and January.
Recent hail near Franklin
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Franklin in the last two years.
Hail days near Franklin by year
When hail season peaks near Franklin
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and January (1).
Largest hail storms near Franklin
Feb 21, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Franklin (0 mi from Franklin)
National Weather Service description (English): Franklin Police, Fire, and Sheriff Departments along with several reports from the public indicated hail ranging from golf ball to tennis ball size broke numerous windows in the downtown area. This is the largest known hail ever recorded in St. Mary Parish.Mar 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (0 mi from Franklin)
National Weather Service description (English): Franklin Police Department received several reports of golf ball size hail in Franklin.May 3, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baldwin (3 mi from Franklin)
National Weather Service description (English): A spotter reported golf ball size hail which cracked the windshield of a truck.May 25, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Verdunville (7 mi from Franklin)
Jun 6, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Charenton (6 mi from Franklin)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF1 | Baldwin 3 mi from Franklin |
| Jun 4, 2010 | EF0 | Julien 10 mi from Franklin |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin
16 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin since 2006, on 13 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Sterling Jct 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Canel 1 wind report |
| Nov 1, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Sterling Jct 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Sterling Jct 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Charenton, Baldwin 2 wind reports |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 60 mph, estimated | Garden City 1 wind report |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 90 mph, estimated | Sterling Jct, Adeline, Franklin 3 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2008 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2008 | 58 mph, estimated | Sterling Jct 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; 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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