Hail history for Franklin, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Franklin
- Last hail
- Jun 30, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 10, 2013
21 reports on 18 days since 1971 · #48 of 156 Kentucky 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Franklin logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #48 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Franklin accounts for 81% of the 26 reports filed in Simpson County.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Kentucky town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 10, 2013 near 0.89 NE Franklin.
Reports were down 91% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2013, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (33% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Franklin 0.6
- Simpson County 0.7
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Franklin 9
- Simpson County 10
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Franklin 5%
- Simpson County 4%
- Median Kentucky 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.89 NE Franklin | Simpson | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.31 ENE Franklin Whak Arpt | Simpson | — | 13:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Franklin | Simpson | — | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Glens Fork | Adair | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Geddes | Simpson | $10K | 12:06 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 24%
- 1–2 in 15 71%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Franklin | Simpson | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Geddes | Simpson | $10K | 12:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.11 W Flat Rock | Simpson | — | 12:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Black Jack | Simpson | — | 12:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.89 NE Franklin | Simpson | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.31 ENE Franklin Whak Arpt | Simpson | — | 13:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Franklin | Simpson | — | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Simpson | — | 12:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Franklin | Simpson | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Franklin | Simpson | — | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Franklin | Simpson | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 N Franklin | Simpson | — | 05:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Franklin
- Bowling Green 31 km · 66
- Scottsville 31 km · 15
- Russellville 33 km · 19
- Elkton 55 km · 18
- Morgantown 57 km · 20
- Brownsville 59 km · 10
Questions about hail in Franklin
How often does it hail in Franklin, Kentucky?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #48 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Franklin?
Most reports come in March, May, June. March alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Franklin?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 10, 2013 near 0.89 NE Franklin. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Franklin?
The most recent report in this data is from June 30, 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 1 reports. The most recent was June 30, 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.