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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Franklinton, LA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Franklinton, LA from November 18, 1957 through March 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
99
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklinton, LA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Franklinton, LA

25 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 12, 2024
7:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPing report of 1 inch hail near Franklinton. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Franklinton, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ALONG HWY 1072 BETWEEN FRANKLINTON AND ENON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Franklinton, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 22, 2016
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL SIZED HAIL IN DOWNTOWN FRANKLINTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklinton, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2011
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just north of Franklinton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.06 N Franklinton, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
5:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Franklinton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Franklinton, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 22, 2008
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Franklinton, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 22, 2008
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Franklinton, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 6, 2008
11:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Enon, LA
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2006
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklinton, LA
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2006
8:40 PM CST
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mt Hermon, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 26, 2005
12:35 PM CST
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pine, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2005
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Franklinton, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Enon, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
6:41 PM CST
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Franklinton, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2005
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mt Hermon, LA
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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 Franklinton, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported roof blown off Florist Shop in Franklinton. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage and minor building damage reported on Highway 25 in Franklinton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down in the Meadows subdivision. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriffs office reported a tree down on Highway 16... near Jenkins Road 2.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriffs office reported a tree down on Sylvest Road near Highway 16.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriffs office reported a tree down on Highway 430 near Franklinton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
6:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down on Lee Road up to the intersection at LA Hwy 439. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
6:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous downed trees reported across Thigpen Rd... Hwy 16 and Hwy 1072. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Enon, LA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 10 NE Franklinton. Roof damage to home and damage to shed on Pinecrest Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NE Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Dec 28, 2024
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to home and damage to shed on Pinecrest Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NE Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near Franklinton. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of tree down on Thigpen Creek Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Enon, LA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed power line reported by sheriffs office in Franklinton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
2:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Jan 25, 2024
3:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the Lake Choctaw neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ENE Franklinton, LA
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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 Franklinton, LA

20 reports
UNK category
Mar 13, 2026
2:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down near LA Hwy 16 south of Franklinton... LA in Washington Parish.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Franklinton, LA
UNK category
Mar 13, 2026
2:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 1 SSW Franklinton. An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down near LA Hwy 16 south of Franklinton... LA in Washington Parish.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Franklinton, LA
UNK category
Feb 18, 2026
6:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS ground survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum sustained winds estimated near 90 mph tracked across parts of southwest and central Washington Parish... south of Franklinton... LA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Franklinton, LA
UNK category
Jan 19, 2019
3:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST WEST OF BUFORD CREEK ROAD AND MOVED EAST NORTHEAST CROSSING T C BRUMFIELD RD AND JAMES CREEL RD. A HOME ON BURFORD CREEK RD HAD MUCH OF ITS ROOF REMOVED.A NEARBY MOBILE HOME WAS DESTROYED AND A PICKUP TRUCK ROLLED. SEVERAL HOUSES ON JAMES CREEL RD HAD CONSIDERABLE ROOF DAMAGE AND A LARGE STORAGE BUIDING DESTROYED. SEVERAL LARGE TREES WERE ALSO UPROOTED. ESTIMATED PATH LENGTH 1.2MI WIDTH 75 YARD. EF1 RATING WITH MAXIMUM WIND ESTIMATED 105 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Franklinton, LA
UNK category
Jan 19, 2019
3:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PRELIMINARY REPORTS OF DAMAGE ALONG OR NEAR HIGHWAY 436 AND ALONG BUFORD CREEL ROAD AND JAMES CREEL ROAD. TREES UPROOTED... POWER LINES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO HOMES... SOME SIGNIFFICANT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Franklinton, LA
EF1 category
Apr 4, 2011
5:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large portion of the roof structure was completely removed from one home. Several very large trees were completely uprooted. Two single wide mobile homes also had roof damage. Damage path length was approximately 0.2 miles. Path width of 75 yards. Winds were rated as high end EF1 with maximum wind speeds of 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .59 E Franklinton, LA
EF0 category
Feb 17, 2008
4:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down destroying one shed and ripping the roofs off farm out buildings. A few large trees and power lines were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Mt Hermon, LA
EF1 category
Oct 17, 2007
4:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down causing significant damage to the roof of a mobile home, uprooting several trees, and moving an automobile about 15 feet.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Franklinton, LA
EF1 category
Oct 17, 2007
4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down on Washington Street, a few block from the Washington Parish Fairgrounds, causing severe roof damage and shattering windows at three businesses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Franklinton, LA
F1 category
Nov 14, 2006
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down destroying a barn and downing trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Franklinton, LA
F1 category
Nov 14, 2006
4:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriffs Office reported several mobile homes damaged near Mt Hermon when a tornado touched down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Mt Hermon, LA
F1 category
May 8, 2006
9:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossed Louisiana Highway 25 and blew two cars on Highway 25 off the road and into a ditch.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Franklinton, LA
F1 category
Jun 27, 2004
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down along an intermittent and narrow path from west of Franklinton into the community of Franklinton. Several trees and numerous tree limbs were knocked down. Approximately 30 homes were damaged, primarily from fallen trees and tree limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Franklinton, LA
F0 category
Aug 31, 2000
2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down in the Stony Point community resulting in several trees being blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Franklinton, LA
F0 category
Jun 25, 2000
5:11 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down near Highway 440 and Dewey Creel Road causing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Franklinton, LA
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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

Franklinton, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,615
Households1,606
Housing units1,959
Income
Median household income$32,339
$100k+ households16.9%
$150k+ households7.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,373
Attached single-family140
Small multifamily215
Large multifamily33
Mobile homes198
Housing mix
Single-family share70.1%
Attached-home share7.2%
Multifamily share12.7%
Mobile-home share10.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied784
Renter-occupied822
Vacant units353
Home value & age
Median home value$187,500
Owner homes $300k+31.6%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+5.2%
Median year built1974
Older-home share68.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,383
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 25 hail, 99 wind, and 20 tornado reports in and near Franklinton, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklinton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Franklinton, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near Franklinton, LA on January 22, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Franklinton — 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 Franklinton address?

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