Hail history for Franklin, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Franklin
- Last hail
- May 12, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 16, 2003
14 reports on 12 days since 1981 · #666 of 843 Texas 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 12, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Franklin logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 27% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #666 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Franklin accounts for 17% of the 83 reports filed in Robertson County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2003 near 2 N Fairfield.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 93% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Franklin 0.4
- Robertson County 2.2
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Franklin 6
- Robertson County 32
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Franklin 0%
- Robertson County 7%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Fairfield | Freestone | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Priddy | Mills | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Franklin | Robertson | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Franklin | Robertson | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SW Franklin | Robertson | 09:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 14%
- 1–2 in 12 86%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SW Franklin | Robertson | 09:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 W Franklin | Robertson | 20:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Robertson | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Robertson | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Franklin | Robertson | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Franklin | Robertson | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklin | Robertson | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Franklin | Robertson | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Fairfield | Freestone | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Priddy | Mills | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Franklin | Robertson | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 N Copperas Cove | Coryell | 16:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Franklin
Questions about hail in Franklin
How often does it hail in Franklin, Texas?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #666 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Franklin?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Franklin?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 16, 2003 near 2 N Fairfield. 0% 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 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 Franklin had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 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.