Hail history for Franklinton, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklinton since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Franklinton
- Last hail
- Sep 5, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 8, 2015
14 reports on 12 days since 1985 · #147 of 255 North Carolina 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 September 5, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on September 5, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Franklinton logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #147 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Franklinton accounts for 20% of the 70 reports filed in Franklin County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median North Carolina town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 8, 2015 near 1.81 WNW Needmore.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Franklinton 0.5
- Franklin County 2.1
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Franklinton 7
- Franklin County 30
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Franklinton 0%
- Franklin County 3%
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0%
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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.81 WNW Needmore | Franklin | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Mitchners Xrds | Franklin | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.17 NW Needmore | Franklin | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.35 SSE Franklinton | Franklin | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.63 WNW Needmore | Franklin | 14:12 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 50%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Franklinton | Franklin | 18:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Mitchners Xrds | Franklin | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.17 NW Needmore | Franklin | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.81 WNW Needmore | Franklin | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.35 SSE Franklinton | Franklin | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.63 WNW Needmore | Franklin | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Franklinton | Franklin | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Franklinton | Franklin | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 W Franklinton | Franklin | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 W Franklinton | Franklin | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Franklinton | Franklin | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklinton | Franklin | 14:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Franklinton
- Wake Forest 16 km · 22
- Rolesville 21 km · 12
- Henderson 25 km · 24
- Butner 26 km · 13
- Oxford 27 km · 27
- Zebulon 33 km · 11
- Raleigh 34 km · 132
- Knightdale 35 km · 12
Questions about hail in Franklinton
How often does it hail in Franklinton, North Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklinton since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #147 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Franklinton?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Franklinton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 8, 2015 near 1.81 WNW Needmore. 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 September 5, 2026 (0.88 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 September 5, 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.