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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Franklin, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Franklin, GA from May 27, 1973 through March 17, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
49
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin, GA · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 17, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Franklin, GA

27 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON BEVIS RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Franklin, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
12:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON REDLAND RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Franklin, GA
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2012
9:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard County 911 Center and the Family Dollar store reported that hail fell in Franklin. The hail started as dime size but within five minutes increased to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: .07 S Franklin, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
10:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail, possibly larger, in the far southeast corner of the county near Corinth.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Corinth, GA
0.88″ hail
Dec 28, 2007
6:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter observed nickel-sized hail in the Franklin area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Franklin, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2005
7:30 AM EST
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Owensbyville, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2005
8:35 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two reports of penny-sized hail were received from the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
11:00 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Cooksville, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2002
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard county 911 center reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2002
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard county 911 center reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corinth, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard county 911 center reported yet another round of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard county 911 center reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, GA
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2000
2:40 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard county civil defense director reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 1999
1:25 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports indicated hail ranging from dime to golfball size fell in Heard county.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Franklin, GA
0.88″ hail
May 13, 1999
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, GA
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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 and near Franklin, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
5:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerlines near the intersection of Main St. and College Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of GA HWY 100 and Frolona Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2025
9:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down at the intersection of Frolona and Young Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2025
9:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down at the intersection of Frolona Road and Davis Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Frolona, GA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed across 5 Notch Road near Patterson Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Bevis Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed along Nelms Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2023
6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Minardi Dr... in SE Heard Co.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Corinth, GA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2023
6:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down in the vicinity of S Franklin... concentrated near the intersection of S Riverand Dr Fisher Rds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2023
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down along Hwy 34... NE of Franklin... with several trees down along Cherry St and near the intersection of Joe Stephens and George Brown Rds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Powers Crossroads, GA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2020
2:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SWATH OF STORM DAMAGED CAUSED SEVERAL DOWNED TREES ACROSS SOUTHERN HEARD COUTNY FROM MT CARRIE BAPTISR CHURCH THROUGH THE HEAD/COWETA COUNTY LINE AND INCLUDED REPORTS UP TO THE HEARD COUTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. SEVERAL REPORTS SEEMED TO BE FOCUSED SOUTH OF FRANKLIN ALONG BEVIS RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2019
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN ON HWY 100 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH OLD CORINTH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Corinth, GA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2019
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 34 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH HWY 219.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Texas, GA
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HWY 34 AND WOODBINE CIRCLE
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Texas, GA
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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 and near Franklin, GA

7 reports
UNK category
Mar 26, 2021
4:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF STRUCTURE AND TREE DAMAGE IN FRANKLIN GA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Franklin, GA
UNK category
Mar 26, 2021
3:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF STRUCTURE AND TREE DAMAGE IN FRANKLIN GA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Franklin, GA
UNK category
Feb 7, 2018
2:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A LARGE SWATH OF TREES WERE DOWN JUST NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF BUGGUS RD AND NOLES RD... 4 MILES SE OF TEXAS... GA. THE HIGHEST ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS WERE 95 MPH... A LOW END EF-1 TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Texas, GA
EF0 category
Apr 28, 2014
6:09 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that the EF-2 tornado that touched down in Troup County weakened as it crossed into Heard County, resulting in only minor tree damage before lifting.|[04/28/14: Tornado #1, County #2-2, EF2, Troup-Heard, 2014:004].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.88 SSW Cooksville, GA
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
9:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the EF0 tornado, which first touched down in north central Troup county, continued across far southeast Heard county before moving into southwest Coweta county. The tornado strengthened to an EF1 rating through much of Heard county and into Coweta county. A little over four miles of the tornado path was within southeast Heard county, while the entire path length of this tornado was on the order of 17 miles. The maximum path width was determined to be 100 yards with maximum winds of 90 mph. Much of the structural damage associated with this tornado occurred within Heard county, especially in an around the city of Corinth in the far southeast corner of the county. A hauling and horse trailer were damaged as they were thrown about 20 feet from their original location. Three homes and/or businesses were destroyed, two others suffered major damage, and an additional 10 others sustained minor damage. One home lost two exterior walls and its roof. Thousands of trees were uprooted along the path of the tornado. There was one injury, but no fatalities reported from this tornado within Heard county.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #8, County #2-3, EF1, Troup-Heard-Coweta, 2011:017].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.97 S Cooksville, GA
F0 category
May 7, 2003
5:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An employee of the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia conducted a damage survey and found tree damage consistent with a brief F0 tornado touchdown which crossed Georgia Highway 27 between Centralhatchee and Franklin. Damage was confined mainly to several trees, which were blown down in several directions. It appeared that the tornado was a multi-segmented tornado as it skipped through the woods along and near Georgia Highway 27. The parent funnel cloud continued eastward into Coweta county where it again touched down as an F0 tornado near Newnan.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Franklin, GA
F2 category
May 27, 1973
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin, GA
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
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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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U.S. Census Data · City

Franklin, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population968
Households456
Housing units551
Income
Median household income$26,667
$100k+ households12.3%
$150k+ households4.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached251
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily256
Large multifamily24
Mobile homes20
Housing mix
Single-family share45.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share50.8%
Mobile-home share3.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied117
Renter-occupied339
Vacant units95
Home value & age
Median home value$353,100
Owner homes $300k+57.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share67.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars335
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 49 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Franklin, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Franklin, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near Corinth, GA on June 30, 2002.

A storm report showed up near my home in Franklin — 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 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Franklin — 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 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Franklin — 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 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Franklin — 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, GA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Franklin, 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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