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Hail history for Franklin County, MO
Franklin County has 301 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 190 of them 1″ or larger and 25 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 8, 2015.
Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.
When it hails in Franklin County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Franklin County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Franklin County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Stones varied from pea sized to quarter sized.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
A wide swath of large hail fell across Franklin County from Union through Villa Ridge, Grey Summit and Pacific. The largest hail stones, 3 inches in diameter, were reported on the north side of Pacific.
· 4.0″ (softball)
Large hail fell across Sullivan and Stanton. Most of the hail stones were between 1 and 3 inches. However, a few stones were up to 4 inches in diameter. A number of vehicles sustained major damage with broken windshields and large dents. Also, numerous homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 47 | 88 | 93 | 40 |
The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.
Questions about hail in Franklin County
Has it ever hailed in Franklin County?
Yes — 301 hail events have been recorded for Franklin County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 190 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Franklin County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Franklin County, MO is April 27, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Franklin County?
4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 8, 2015. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.
Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?
No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.
More Missouri hail history
- Greene County 675
- Jackson County 669
- St. Louis County 660
- Clay County 463
- Cass County 382
- Boone County 372
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.