Hail history for Franklin city, VA

Franklin city has 13 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 9 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 22, 2025.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

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.

Recorded events 13 since 1997

1″ or larger 9 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 22, 2025

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Franklin city

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Franklin city's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 13 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 22, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 31, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
March 31, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
June 30, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
July 24, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
July 10, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Franklin city.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 22, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported 1.75 inch diameter at The Serve restaurant in Downtown Franklin. A few vehicles also received minor damage from the hail.

May 31, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported. Hail was covering the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	2	3	7	1

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 city

Has it ever hailed in Franklin city?

Yes — 13 hail events have been recorded for Franklin city, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1997, including 9 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Franklin city?

The most recent recorded hail event for Franklin city, VA is May 22, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 city?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 22, 2025. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.

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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.