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Hail history for Franklin County, NE
104 hail reports in Franklin County since 2006 on 69 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 5, 2023.
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
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin County since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 7, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Franklin 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Macon 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Naponee, Hildreth 3 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Hildreth 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Hildreth, Riverton, Bloomington 4 wind reports |
| May 23, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Macon 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Riverton 1 wind report |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Macon 1 wind report |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Macon, Hildreth 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Naponee 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).