Hail history for Franklin, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Franklin
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Feb 21, 2010
12 reports on 10 days since 1980 · #114 of 145 Louisiana 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 April 13, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Franklin logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 14% more than the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #114 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Franklin accounts for 31% of the 39 reports filed in St. Mary Parish.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Louisiana town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on February 21, 2010 near Franklin.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (17% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Franklin 0.4
- St. Mary Parish 1.1
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Franklin 6
- St. Mary Parish 14
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Franklin 8%
- St. Mary Parish 3%
- Median Louisiana 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | Franklin | St. Mary | $50K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Franklin | St. Mary | — | 11:24 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.6 E Sterling Jct | St. Mary | — | 11:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | St. Mary | — | 01:10 local · NCEI |
| Nov 27, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | St. Mary | — | 06:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 W Garden City | St. Mary | — | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Franklin | St. Mary | — | 11:24 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.6 E Sterling Jct | St. Mary | — | 11:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.6 E Sterling Jct | St. Mary | — | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.6 E Sterling Jct | St. Mary | — | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | Franklin | St. Mary | $50K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | St. Mary | — | 01:10 local · NCEI |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.6 E Sterling Jct | St. Mary | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Nov 27, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | St. Mary | — | 06:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | St. Mary | — | 05:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | 30 SE St Martinville | St. Martin | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | St. Mary | — | 16:59 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Franklin
- New Iberia 39 km · 23
Questions about hail in Franklin
How often does it hail in Franklin, Louisiana?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #114 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Franklin?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 17% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Franklin?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on February 21, 2010 near Franklin. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Franklin?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2021 (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?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 13, 2021.
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.