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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Franklin Town, MA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Franklin Town, MA from October 20, 1969 through July 25, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 02038 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin Town, MA · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 25, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Franklin Town, MA

12 reports
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2.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2020
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PRECEDED BY PEA SIZED HAIL FOR 15 MINS
NWS Hail Report Location: Medway, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2020
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2015
4:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell near the Wrentham Fire Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wrentham, MA
0.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2014
2:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Franklin, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
5:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Medway, MA
0.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2009
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wrentham, MA
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2008
11:16 AM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Medway, MA
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2006
1:37 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, MA
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2004
1:25 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, MA
0.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2000
2:35 AM EST
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wrentham, MA
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 1997
2:10 PM EST
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wrentham, MA
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 1987
6:15 PM CST
Hail report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MA
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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 Town, MA

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UNK mph
Jul 25, 2025
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Plainville... a tree and power lines were down on High St. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Plainville, MA
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the 100 block of High Street in the town of Plainville. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Plainville, MA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Franklin... on the 300 block of Union Street... a 20-person tent was lofted into the air and wrapped around some power lines. Report relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Franklin, MA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2021
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON PUDDINGHOUSE LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Medway, MA
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2021
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINE DOWN ON LINCOLN ST
NWS Wind Report Location: Franklin, MA
UNK mph
Nov 16, 2020
3:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING SHEARS ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wrentham, MA
58 mph
Oct 7, 2020
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wrentham, MA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2020
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON MOORE AVE IN FRANKLIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Franklin, MA
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2020
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES AND A LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWNED ON BENNETT ST IN WRENTHAM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Wrentham, MA
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2020
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON MOORE AVE IN FRANKLIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Franklin, MA
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2020
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ON PHILOMENA WAY IN FRANKLIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Franklin, MA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2020
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ANGELO WAY VIA DIABLO DR IN FRANKLIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Franklin, MA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2019
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON CHESTNUT STREET AND ON CONLYN AVENUE
NWS Wind Report Location: Franklin, MA
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2019
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROKEN UTILITY POLE. TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON SPRUCE STREET AT FOREST GROVE AVENUE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wrentham, MA
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2019
11:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN ON NORTH STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Medway, MA
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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 Town, MA

3 reports
EF0 category
Jun 23, 2015
4:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just east of Lake Archer where tree top damage was observed. It then continued into the middle of downtown Wrentham, crossing the town common and uprooting an 80 foot tall maple tree. several trees were uprooted and large limbs were downed in the town cemetery east of the common. The tornado then lifted just east of the cemetery. No injuries were reported and many people interviewed received a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on their cell phones when the warning was issued and took shelter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .39 SSW Wrentham, MA
F1 category
Aug 21, 2004
2:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado
NWS Tornado Report Location: Franklin, MA
F0 category
May 18, 1990
12:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin Town, MA
Norfolk County · 166,227 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
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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 · City

Franklin Town, MA area census snapshot

People & households
Population33,067
Households12,339
Housing units12,889
Income
Median household income$142,788
$100k+ households42.0%
$150k+ households23.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,108
Attached single-family1,240
Small multifamily1,729
Large multifamily1,776
Mobile homes20
Housing mix
Single-family share62.9%
Attached-home share9.6%
Multifamily share27.2%
Mobile-home share0.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,668
Renter-occupied2,671
Vacant units550
Home value & age
Median home value$567,100
Owner homes $300k+91.9%
Owner homes $500k+61.2%
Owner homes $750k+19.5%
Median year built1985
Older-home share41.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,973
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 38 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Franklin Town, MA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 25, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin Town?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Franklin Town, MA is 2.00″. It was reported near Medway, MA on June 28, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Franklin Town — 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 Town address?

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