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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Franklin County, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Franklin County, IN from June 30, 1960 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 46173 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
49
Wind Reports
121
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin County, IN · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Franklin County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Feb 27, 2023
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO VERIFIED.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Mount Carmel, IN
1.25″ hail
Feb 27, 2023
7:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO VERIFIED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Cedar Grove, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2020
7:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME OF EVENT ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Blooming Grove, IN
2.75″ hail
Aug 25, 2018
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF BASEBALL SIZED HAIL AROUND BATESVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Batesville, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
5:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Brookville, IN
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2017
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. 52 AND STATE ROUTE 244.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Andersonville, IN
1.25″ hail
Apr 25, 2012
9:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brookville, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2012
9:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNE Oldenburg, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2012
9:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Metamora, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 1, 2012
10:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mt Carmel, IN
3.00″ hail
May 25, 2011
5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Brookville, IN
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2011
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Metamora, IN
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2011
4:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Andersonville, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
11:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Brookville, IN
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2010
3:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Laurel, IN
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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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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down north of Brookville near Blooming Grove. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nnw Brookville, IN
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: House damage along with small barn/garage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Saint Leon, IN
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three barns damaged. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Mount Carmel, IN
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
4:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Drewersburg. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Mount Carmel, IN
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large limbs downed at a property on Mortashead Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Mount Carmel, IN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed near S. State Road 101. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Brookville, IN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed in Laurel. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Laurel, IN
68 mph
Jun 18, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brookville, IN
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were downed between Cedar Grove and New Trenton. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Cedar Grove, IN
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
5:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large barn with exterior walls collapsed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Cedar Grove, IN
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power poles down. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Laurel, IN
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Complete collapse of barn roof... shingles ripped from home roof... trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Mount Carmel, IN
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn doors caved... shingles ripped from home roof... trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Mount Carmel, IN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees knocked down. Damage to property. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Brookville, IN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down on Townsend Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Laurel, IN
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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

13 reports
UNK category
Jun 19, 2026
5:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado was confirmed in Franklin County... Indiana... crossing over into Butler County... Ohio. The maximum estimated winds for this tornado were around 125 MPH... near Drewersburg.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Cedar Grove, IN
UNK category
Apr 22, 2025
4:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado in Franklin County... Indiana. Estimated max wind speed of 85 mph with a path length of 11 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Mount Carmel, IN
UNK category
Jul 31, 2024
1:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado with maximum estimated wind speed of 75 mph... and a path length around 0.7 miles. Minor tree and structural damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Brookville, IN
UNK category
May 9, 2024
12:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 tornado confirmed northeast of Brookville in Franklin County Indiana. Maximum winds of 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Brookville, IN
UNK category
Aug 14, 2023
10:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado confirmed in Franklin County... Indiana. Winds estimated to 85 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Brookville, IN
EF1 category
May 1, 2012
4:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down and produced significant damage to 3 farmsteads. There was damage to several large buildings which consisted primarily of aluminum and wood. Several small sheds which were not anchored down were either blown completely off their foundation or moved from the foundation. Some of the larger buildings had collapsed walls, doors blown in, broken windows, and large sections of their roofs torn off. Several silos were severely damaged. A narrow path of wood and metal debris extended across the farm fields between the farmsteads. Several trees 3 to 6 inches in diameter were snapped and twisted. Based on the damage surveyed, the maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated at 95 miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NE Mt Carmel, IN
F1 category
Nov 24, 2004
5:27 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossed into northwest Franklin County from Rush County, just north of State Route 244. The tornado moved across US Route 52 near Andersonville, and continued northeast. Several homes and buildings sustained structural damage on County Line, Sanes Creek and Keal Roads. A shed was moved thirty feet, and a barn was completely destroyed. Trees were also downed along the storm path. The tornado lifted about a quarter mile south of the Fayette County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Andersonville, IN
F1 category
Oct 8, 1992
6:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
May 4, 1990
5:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Aug 9, 1969
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Apr 8, 1965
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Jun 30, 1960
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, IN
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
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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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Franklin County, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,929
Households9,131
Housing units9,749
Income
Median household income$79,702
$100k+ households44.8%
$150k+ households16.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,706
Attached single-family9
Small multifamily553
Large multifamily209
Mobile homes1,258
Housing mix
Single-family share79.0%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share7.8%
Mobile-home share12.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,440
Renter-occupied1,691
Vacant units618
Home value & age
Median home value$236,700
Owner homes $300k+35.4%
Owner homes $500k+12.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1983
Older-home share47.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,522
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Franklin County

46173 188
Rushville, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47240 179
Greensburg, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47331 143
Connersville, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47012 100
St. Leon, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47353 89
Liberty, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47006 61
Batesville, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47041 48
Sunman, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47060 36
Bright, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47024 25
Laurel, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47030 16
Metamora, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47003 12
West College Corner, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47016 5
Cedar Grove, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
47010 1
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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 49 hail, 121 wind, and 13 tornado reports in Franklin County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Franklin County is 3.00″. It was reported near Brookville, IN on May 25, 2011.

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, IN, 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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