Hail history for Franklin, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Franklin
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 17, 2013
22 reports on 17 days since 1973 · #58 of 191 Indiana 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 22, 2026, 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 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Franklin logged 16 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #58 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Franklin accounts for 17% of the 127 reports filed in Johnson County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Indiana town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 17, 2013 near 0.46 WNW Franklin.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2013, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (45% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Franklin 0.8
- Johnson County 4.2
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Franklin 11
- Johnson County 32
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Franklin 0%
- Johnson County 6%
- Median Indiana town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 WNW Franklin | Johnson | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.74 WNW Franklin | Johnson | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | Johnson | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NW Franklin | Johnson | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.74 ENE Franklin | Johnson | 18:27 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 41%
- 1–2 in 13 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.11 NW Franklin | Johnson | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Franklin | Johnson | 00:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 NW Franklin | Johnson | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.99 NNW Franklin | Johnson | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Franklin | Johnson | 08:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NW Franklin | Johnson | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNE Franklin | Johnson | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Franklin | Johnson | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 WNW Franklin | Johnson | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.74 WNW Franklin | Johnson | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Franklin | Johnson | 07:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.74 ENE Franklin | Johnson | 15:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Franklin
- Greenwood 13 km · 46
- Edinburgh 18 km · 17
- Shelbyville 24 km · 22
- Beech Grove 25 km · 10
- New Palestine 29 km · 15
- Mooresville 30 km · 25
- Indianapolis 32 km · 349
- Hope 33 km · 11
Questions about hail in Franklin
How often does it hail in Franklin, Indiana?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #58 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Franklin?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Franklin?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 17, 2013 near 0.46 WNW 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 22, 2026 (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 1 reports. The most recent was March 22, 2026.
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.