Hail history for Franklin, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 2008, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Franklin
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 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 13, 2014
14 reports on 10 days since 2008 · #33 of 72 West Virginia 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Franklin logged 14 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #33 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Franklin accounts for 47% of the 30 reports filed in Pendleton County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median West Virginia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 13, 2014 near 0.57 S Franklin.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Franklin 0.7
- Pendleton County 1.3
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Franklin 10
- Pendleton County 18
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Franklin 0%
- Pendleton County 0%
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0%
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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 S Franklin | Pendleton | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.31 SW Franklin | Pendleton | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.32 SSW Franklin | Pendleton | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.92 ENE Franklin | Pendleton | 12:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.82 WSW Franklin | Pendleton | 16:36 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 29%
- 1–2 in 10 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.32 SSW Franklin | Pendleton | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.92 ENE Franklin | Pendleton | 12:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.82 WSW Franklin | Pendleton | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Franklin | Pendleton | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 S Franklin | Pendleton | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 N Franklin | Pendleton | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 SW Franklin | Pendleton | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.31 SW Franklin | Pendleton | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 SSW Franklin | Pendleton | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 SW Franklin | Pendleton | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.28 WSW Franklin | Pendleton | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 3.2 NNW Franklin | Pendleton | 15:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Franklin
- Petersburg 43 km · 10
- Elkins 55 km · 12
Questions about hail in Franklin
How often does it hail in Franklin, West Virginia?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Franklin since 2008. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #33 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Franklin?
Most reports come in April, July, June. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Franklin?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 13, 2014 near 0.57 S Franklin. 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 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.