Hail history for Franklin, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Franklin
- Last hail
- May 20, 2025
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 29 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 20, 2025
65 reports on 35 days since 1961 · #10 of 180 Tennessee 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 May 20, 2025, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 20, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Franklin logged 51 reports on 24 hail days, about 2.5 reports a year. That is 5.1 times the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #10 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Franklin accounts for 33% of the 197 reports filed in Williamson County.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Tennessee town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on May 20, 2025 near 1.77 NW Peytonsville.
Reports were up 140% in 2016–2025 (36) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2025, with 25 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Franklin 2.5
- Williamson County 7.8
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Franklin 24
- Williamson County 58
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Franklin 9%
- Williamson County 10%
- Median Tennessee town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 25 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 14 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.77 NW Peytonsville | Williamson | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Franklin | Williamson | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.78 NE Douglas | Williamson | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.29 WSW Mudsink | Williamson | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.59 NE Douglas | Williamson | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 28%
- 1–2 in 41 63%
- 2 in + 6 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.78 NE Douglas | Williamson | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 W Trinity | Williamson | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Epworth | Williamson | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Trinity | Williamson | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Mudsink | Williamson | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Mudsink | Williamson | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.77 NW Peytonsville | Williamson | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 SW Mudsink | Williamson | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.29 WSW Mudsink | Williamson | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.71 NNE Douglas | Williamson | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.44 ESE Douglas | Williamson | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.59 NE Douglas | Williamson | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Franklin
- Brentwood 12 km · 25
- Thompson's Station 12 km · 19
- Nolensville 17 km · 10
- Spring Hill 20 km · 19
- Fairview 26 km · 19
- Eagleville 26 km · 12
- Nashville-Davidson 29 km · 263
- La Vergne 29 km · 14
Questions about hail in Franklin
How often does it hail in Franklin, Tennessee?
65 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.5 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Franklin?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Franklin?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 20, 2025 near 1.77 NW Peytonsville. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Franklin?
The most recent report in this data is from May 20, 2025 (2.00 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?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 29 reports. The most recent was May 20, 2025.
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.