Hail history for Franklin, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Franklin
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 6, 2003
20 reports on 18 days since 1989 · #95 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Franklin
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Franklin
The latest hail report in and around Franklin is from March 26, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Franklin logged 4 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 43% less than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #95 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Franklin accounts for 33% of the 60 reports filed in Heard County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Georgia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 6, 2003 near Norman.
The busiest year was 2002, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (20% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Franklin 0.2
- Heard County 0.9
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Franklin 3
- Heard County 17
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Franklin 0%
- Heard County 2%
- Median Georgia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norman | Wilkes | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | Heard | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Heard | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Heard | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Franklin | Heard | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 40%
- 1–2 in 12 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSW Franklin | Heard | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 SW Rockridge | Heard | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.07 S Franklin | Heard | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Franklin | Heard | 06:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SE Centerpoint | Webster | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| Dec 10, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Troup | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norman | Wilkes | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklin | Heard | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Heard | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Heard | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklin | Heard | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | Heard | 13:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Franklin
- Hogansville 22 km · 12
- Grantville 25 km · 11
- LaGrange 29 km · 63
- Newnan 32 km · 62
- Bowdon 32 km · 11
- Carrollton 34 km · 36
- Luthersville 34 km · 11
- Sharpsburg 42 km · 11
Questions about hail in Franklin
How often does it hail in Franklin, Georgia?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #95 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Franklin?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 20% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Franklin?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 6, 2003 near Norman. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Franklin?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Franklin had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 26, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.