Hail history for Franklinton, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklinton since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Franklinton
- Last hail
- Feb 12, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jan 21, 2016
16 reports on 15 days since 1989 · #70 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Franklinton
- 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 Franklinton
The latest hail report in and around Franklinton is from February 12, 2024, 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 February 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Franklinton logged 8 reports on 7 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 #70 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Franklinton accounts for 30% of the 54 reports filed in Washington Parish.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on January 21, 2016 near Franklinton.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Franklinton 0.4
- Washington Parish 1.1
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Franklinton 7
- Washington Parish 18
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Franklinton 0%
- Washington Parish 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklinton | Washington | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Franklinton | Washington | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklinton | Washington | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Franklinton | Washington | 01:05 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NW Jenkins | Washington | 01:23 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 38%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NW Jenkins | Washington | 01:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Franklinton Arpt | Washington | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklinton | Washington | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.06 N Franklinton | Washington | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklinton | Washington | 05:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Franklinton | Washington | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Franklinton | Washington | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklinton | Washington | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Franklinton | Washington | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Franklinton | Washington | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklinton | Washington | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Franklinton | Washington | 16:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Franklinton
- Bogalusa 28 km · 13
- Covington 41 km · 10
- Hammond 48 km · 15
- Mandeville 53 km · 10
Questions about hail in Franklinton
How often does it hail in Franklinton, Louisiana?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklinton since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Franklinton?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Franklinton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on January 21, 2016 near Franklinton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Franklinton?
The most recent report in this data is from February 12, 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 Franklinton 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 February 12, 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.