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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Franklin County, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Franklin County, FL from November 23, 1961 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 32321 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
121
Tornado Reports
47
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin County, FL · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Franklin County

13 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 10, 2024
3:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail falling in Alligator Point on Alligator Dr.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alligator Point, FL
1.50″ hail
Feb 23, 2014
6:15 AM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail slightly smaller than a golf ball was reported near Apalachicola.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Apalachicola, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2013
2:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eastpoint, FL
1.00″ hail
Jan 22, 2008
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eastpoint, FL
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2006
1:30 AM EST
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Franklin County Sheriff deputy reported nickel size hail on the U.S. Highway 98 bridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Apalachicola, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2006
9:35 AM EST
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Franklin County Sheriff reported nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carrabelle, FL
1.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
6:05 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported by the Franklin County Sheriff and the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: East Pt, FL
1.75″ hail
May 4, 1998
7:50 AM EST
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to golfball sized hail in Carrabelle, Dog Island, and Lenark Village.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carrabelle, FL
0.88″ hail
Feb 16, 1998
7:05 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail damaged deputy squadcar windshield near Alligator Point.
NWS Hail Report Location: St Teresa, FL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 1993
10:50 AM EST
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: St. George Island, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 9, 1991
1:45 PM CST
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 1989
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
0.75″ hail
Mar 18, 1972
10:42 PM CST
Hail report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, FL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in Franklin County

30 reports
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43 mph
Sep 14, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Franklin, FL
41 mph
Sep 7, 2026
7:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FSWN Franklin County EOC.
NWS Wind Report Location: Apalachicola Airport, FL
44 mph
Jul 28, 2026
3:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FSWN Franklin County EOC.
NWS Wind Report Location: Apalachicola Airport, FL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down across Franklin county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Apalachicola, FL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FHP reported a large tree blocking both lanes at US-98 x ST TERESA AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Saint Teresa, FL
63 mph
Jul 18, 2026
12:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient station gusted to 63 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Alligator Point, FL
57 mph
Jul 18, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet site along Alligator Point measured 57 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Alligator Point, FL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An object blew into power lines and resulted in a power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lanark Village, FL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
2:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in road on US-98 E in Carrabelle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Lanark Village, FL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen trees and limbs resulted in a power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carrabelle, FL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: mPING report of shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Green Point, FL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and/or trees down on Creamer Street in Eastpoint.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eastpoint, FL
58 mph
Jul 22, 2025
9:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 58 mph wind gust at St. George Island bridge weatherstem.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Eastpoint, FL
64 mph
Apr 7, 2025
4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient weather station reported a wind gust of 64 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Lanark Village, FL
60 mph
Feb 16, 2025
1:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A weatherstem site on the St George Island Bridge measured a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Eastpoint, FL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Franklin County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 9, 2023
7:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touched down just west of Highway 319 with trees blown down along the Highway. This tornado was confirmed by photos of trees down corresponding to the TDS location on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Mcintyre, FL
UNK category
Dec 15, 2022
1:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS LOCATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Yent Place, FL
UNK category
Jan 16, 2022
5:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ONE HOUSE RECEIVED DAMAGE TO THE ROOF... PORCH... LIVING ROOM... AND PARTIAL BEDROOM AREA FROM A TORNADO ON DOG ISLAND. RADAR SHOWED A TDS AS IT MOVED ACROSS THE ISLAND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Carrabelle, FL
UNK category
Jun 20, 2017
2:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO MOVED ONSHORE WESTERN PORTION OF ST. GEORGE ISLAND... CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO TREES AND THREE HOMES. VIDEO CONFIRMED TORNADO WAS ON GROUND AS IT CROSSED THE BEACH. DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH HIGH-END EF0 RATING AND MAXIMUM WINDS OF 85 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW St George Island, FL
UNK category
Jun 20, 2017
2:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RETWEETED VIEWER PHOTO OF TORNADO OFF OF ST. GEORGE ISLAND COAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: St George Island, FL
UNK category
Jan 22, 2017
7:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY REVEALED SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE IN THE FOREST. TORNADO RATED EF1. LASTED FROM 250 PM UNTIL 254 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Creels, FL
UNK category
Jan 22, 2017
7:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE AREA WITH DUAL-POL TDS OBSERVED. ALSO PUBLIC REPORT OF A TORNADO IN THE AREA
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Creels, FL
EF0 category
Oct 13, 2014
7:29 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The KTLH dual-pol radar detected a tornadic debris signature at this location. This is in the middle of the Apalachicola National Forest with no damage to structures reported. The tornado was rated EF0 based on tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.66 E Buck Siding, FL
EF0 category
Apr 14, 2013
2:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved ashore and became a weak tornado in the Eastpoint area. Minor roof damage occurred to two mobile homes, and some trees and power lines were blown down. Damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado with winds around 70 mph. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.41 W Eastpoint, FL
EF0 category
Feb 25, 2013
1:22 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was spotted crossing over the St. George Island Bridge. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.66 S Eastpoint, FL
EF0 category
Apr 21, 2012
9:16 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Twin waterspouts were observed and photographed by the public a couple hundred yards off of St. George Island State Park. The witness stated that one of them made it to the beach and kicked up some sand before dissipating, resulting in a very brief tornado. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.07 S Royal Bluff, FL
EF0 category
Jun 23, 2009
4:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout came ashore as an EF0 tornado and moved across St George Island State Park. It capsized a boat and downed some tree limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.82 S Royal Bluff, FL
F1 category
Oct 27, 2006
6:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout came ashore near U.S. Highway 98 and 26th Street. The tornado then tracked northeast through Apalachicola, and lifted near Water Street and Avenue G. A few boats at a marina were capsized. Four homes were destroyed and four dozen others were damaged. Hundreds of trees were either knocked down or had their tops sheared off, and numerous utility poles were down. The main electrical power substation was damaged, causing a citywide power outage. All telephone and TV cable lines were down. A restaurant along U.S. Highway 98 sustained heavy damage to its roof and outbuildings. An elementary school received minor roof damage. The city's hospital suffered heavy damage. A portion of the hospital's roof collapsed, winds blew out numerous windows, and two air handling units were torn from the roof. A local state of emergency was declared. Reports were provided by the Franklin County EMA and Sheriff, and damage surveyed by the NWS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 SW Apalachicola, FL
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
8:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado uprooted numerous trees along its path between Carrabelle and Morgan Place. Reported by the Franklin County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Carrabelle, FL
F0 category
Nov 10, 2002
6:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, FL
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved ashore and caused minor damage to an unoccupied house near intersection of 5th and West Gorrie Street on Saint George Island. Reported by the Franklin County Sheriff.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE East Pt, FL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Franklin County

Carrabelle, FL 63
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Apalachicola, FL 48
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Franklin County, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,418
Households4,918
Housing units8,476
Income
Median household income$62,734
$100k+ households32.2%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,107
Attached single-family245
Small multifamily661
Large multifamily177
Mobile homes1,241
Housing mix
Single-family share72.1%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share9.9%
Mobile-home share14.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,798
Renter-occupied1,120
Vacant units3,558
Home value & age
Median home value$254,300
Owner homes $300k+43.6%
Owner homes $500k+20.5%
Owner homes $750k+10.0%
Median year built1986
Older-home share35.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,633
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Franklin County

32321 70
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32456 67
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32328 59
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32320 42
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Franklin County have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 121 wind, and 47 tornado reports in Franklin County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Franklin County is 1.75″. It was reported near Alligator Point, FL on May 10, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in Franklin County — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Franklin County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Franklin County — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Franklin County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Franklin County — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Franklin County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Franklin County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Franklin County, FL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Franklin County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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