Hail history for Franklin, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 2004, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Franklin
- Last hail
- Mar 14, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 23, 2004
11 reports on 11 days since 2004 · #287 of 378 Illinois 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 14, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Franklin logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #287 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Franklin accounts for 9% of the 117 reports filed in Morgan County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Illinois town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 23, 2004 near Franklin.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (45% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Franklin 0.5
- Morgan County 3.9
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Franklin 10
- Morgan County 45
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Franklin 0%
- Morgan County 9%
- Median Illinois town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 14, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | Morgan | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Morgan | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Morgan | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Morgan | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Franklin | Morgan | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 55%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Morgan | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklin | Morgan | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklin | Morgan | 03:30 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklin | Morgan | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklin | Morgan | 11:04 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Morgan | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Morgan | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.11 SE Franklin | Morgan | 08:15 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Franklin | Morgan | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Franklin | Morgan | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | Morgan | 17:39 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Franklin
- Waverly 9 km · 10
- New Berlin 16 km · 12
- Loami 18 km · 11
- Jacksonville 20 km · 48
- Palmyra 21 km · 11
- Auburn 27 km · 18
- Girard 30 km · 10
- Chatham 31 km · 48
Questions about hail in Franklin
How often does it hail in Franklin, Illinois?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 2004. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #287 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Franklin?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Franklin?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 23, 2004 near Franklin. 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 14, 2024 (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?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 14, 2024.
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.