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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Franklin County, MA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Franklin County, MA from July 5, 1955 through July 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 01002 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
101
Wind Reports
504
Tornado Reports
24
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin County, MA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Franklin County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 6, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orange, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Warwick. In Warwick... quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Warwick, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2025
7:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In Colrain... a trained spotter reported quarter to half-dollar sized hail. Report relayed via amateur radio.
NWS Hail Report Location: Colrain, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Northfield, MA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of hail in Colrain with sizes up to 1 inch covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Colrain, MA
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2021
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Erving, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2020
6:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hawley, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2020
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rowe, MA
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2020
5:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rowe, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2018
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON HAWLEY ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashfield, MA
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2017
6:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL COVERING GROUND
NWS Hail Report Location: Hawley, MA
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2017
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rowe, MA
0.88″ hail
Aug 31, 2013
2:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Colrain, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2013
5:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leverett, MA
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2013
5:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Turners Falls, 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 Franklin County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
3:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed blocking Turnpike Rd in Turners Falls. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Turners Falls, MA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed powerline wires near Apple Valley Rd in Ashfield. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Ashfield, MA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and multiple powerlines downed in Ashfield. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Ashfield, MA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires on Farley Road. Report relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Erving, MA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires on Old Winchester Road. Report relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Warwick, MA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Beacon Street. Report relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Greenfield, MA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires on March Road. Report relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Ashfield, MA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires Abbott Street. Report relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenfield, MA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires on Eunice Williams Drive. Report relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Bernardston, MA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small tree downed on Massachusetts Route 8a near Hawley.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Plainfield, MA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed at intersection of Meridian St and Colorado Ave in Greenfield. relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Greenfield, MA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree downed blocking portions of upper rd in Deerfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Deerfield, MA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NNW Plainfield for time. Small tree downed on Massachusetts Route 8a near Hawley.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Plainfield, MA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on east buckland rd in Buckland. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Buckland, MA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSE Buckland for time. Tree downed on east buckland rd in Buckland. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Buckland, 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 Franklin County

24 reports
UNK category
Feb 27, 2017
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHDOWN IN CONWAY WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 5 MILES. 12-14 HOMES WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED AND HUNDREDS OF TREES WERE KNOCKED DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Conway, MA
EF0 category
Sep 1, 2013
5:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation employee observed a waterspout on Quabbin Reservoir in New Salem, MA. He was able to snap two pictures of the storm, one showing a funnel and another showing the funnel extended down to the water. The time has been approximated based on radar imagery. The waterspout was very short lived, never hit land, and did no damage and injured no people. Winds aloft were not conducive for tornadic development, but the environment was unstable and a surface front was moving through the region.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.91 SE Baconville, MA
F2 category
Jul 11, 2006
1:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief F2 Touchdown in Wendell
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wendell, MA
F1 category
Jul 3, 1997
5:58 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Charlemont, MA
F1 category
Jul 3, 1997
4:58 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Heath, MA
F0 category
Jun 27, 1992
11:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1 category
Jul 5, 1984
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F0 category
Aug 1, 1983
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F0 category
Aug 2, 1973
9:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F2 category
Aug 27, 1972
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1 category
Jul 3, 1972
1:21 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1 category
Jul 3, 1972
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1 category
Jul 17, 1971
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1 category
Aug 17, 1970
5:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1 category
Jul 29, 1964
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, MA
Franklin County · 22,266 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 · County

Franklin County, MA area census snapshot

People & households
Population70,922
Households31,498
Housing units34,424
Income
Median household income$72,584
$100k+ households40.4%
$150k+ households15.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached22,266
Attached single-family1,340
Small multifamily7,915
Large multifamily2,094
Mobile homes808
Housing mix
Single-family share64.7%
Attached-home share3.9%
Multifamily share29.1%
Mobile-home share2.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied21,650
Renter-occupied9,848
Vacant units2,926
Home value & age
Median home value$303,400
Owner homes $300k+50.9%
Owner homes $500k+13.1%
Owner homes $750k+4.6%
Median year built1961
Older-home share71.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars28,924
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Franklin County

01002 66
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01331 50
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01370 44
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01364 37
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01342 35
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01360 32
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01330 30
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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 101 hail, 504 wind, and 24 tornado reports in Franklin County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Franklin County is 2.25″. It was reported near N New Salem, MA on May 22, 2013.

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, MA, 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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