Hail history for Franklin city, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Franklin city since 1997, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Franklin city
- Last hail
- May 22, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 22, 2025
13 reports on 12 days since 1997 · #112 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Franklin city
- 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 city
The latest hail report in Franklin city is from May 22, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Franklin city logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #112 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Franklin city holds 0% of all 6,239 hail reports in Virginia.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Virginia county. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 22, 2025 near 0.69 N Franklin.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (38% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Franklin city 0.5
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Franklin city 9
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Franklin city 0%
- Median Virginia county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Franklin | $10K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | — | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | $5K | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Franklin | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.66 NW Franklin | — | 19:54 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 31%
- 1–2 in 9 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Franklin | $10K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | — | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Franklin | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.66 NW Franklin | — | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WNW Franklin | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | — | 08:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Franklin | $5K | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | $5K | 12:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 WNW Franklin | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklin | — | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklin | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | — | 13:35 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Franklin city
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 17 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Franklin city
How often does it hail in Franklin city, Virginia?
13 hail reports have been logged in Franklin city since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #112 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Franklin city?
Most reports come in July, May, April. July alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Franklin city?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 22, 2025 near 0.69 N Franklin. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Franklin city?
The most recent report in this data is from May 22, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Franklin city 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 May 22, 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.