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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Franklin, TX from April 18, 1970 through May 6, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin, TX · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last May 6, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Franklin, TX

23 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
9:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Larger than golf ball sized hail was reported about 20 miles north of Franklin. Location and time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WNW Marquez, TX
2.00″ hail
May 1, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Franklin, TX
1.50″ hail
May 26, 2024
5:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Viewer reported almost golfball sized hail in New Baden.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Baden, TX
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2024
3:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shared of quarter hail in Franklin. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
2:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2022
1:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL NEAR NEW BADEN. PICTURE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Franklin, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2019
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN FRANKLIN
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN FRANKLIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2014
4:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Easterly, TX
1.25″ hail
May 21, 2013
6:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail increased to the size of a half dollar in Franklin.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Franklin, TX
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2013
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Franklin, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
4:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wheelock, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golfballs fell about 8 miles north of Franklin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.42 SW Hayes, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2010
5:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported 1 mile west of Franklin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Franklin, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 6, 2008
7:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball-size hail reported west of Marquez.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.8 ENE Bald Prairie, TX
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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, TX

16 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 13, 2019
4:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON US 79 E OF FRANKLIN TO THE ROBERTSON/LEON CO LINE. TRAFFIC BLOCKED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridge, TX
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2019
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FRANKLIN SAFARI ANIMAL PARK SUFFERED DAMAGE TO FENCES WITH ANIMAL HOUSES DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Franklin, TX
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2017
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF LAUNDROMAT ROOF BEING BLOWN OFF AND THROWN ONTO HWY 79 IN FRANKLIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Franklin, TX
UNK mph
Feb 20, 2017
7:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE KNOCKED DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 7
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 N Easterly, TX
60 mph
Feb 20, 2017
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: XRPR - LAKE LIMESTONE RAWS SITE
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 NNE Franklin, TX
UNK mph
Feb 20, 2017
7:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT---FRANKLIN VFD REPORTED DAMAGE TO OUTBUILDINGS AND DAMAGE TO SHINGLES. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED/UPROOTED AS WELL AS UTILITY POLES NORTH OF FRANKLIN. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 N Franklin, TX
58 mph
Oct 2, 2014
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported 8 trees down between Franklin and Bremond, TX, with some of them blocking roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SE Nesbitt, TX
70 mph
Jun 12, 2014
10:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down large trees and power poles near Jack Corn Rd and East Highway 79 near Easterly.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.16 ESE Easterly, TX
70 mph
Apr 18, 2009
8:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large cedar trees were uprooted and large limbs broken on the south side of Franklin. Additional tree damage was reported elsewhere in town along with downed power lines and broken windows. A motorcycle was also thrown across the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SW Franklin, TX
70 mph
May 8, 2005
7:15 AM CST
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs broken off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NE Franklin, TX
60 mph
May 8, 2005
7:05 AM CST
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Franklin, TX
63 mph
Aug 19, 2004
8:40 PM CST
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down across Holly Cemetary Road near Highway 79 in east Franklin.
NWS Wind Report Location: Franklin, TX
60 mph
Jul 23, 2003
7:43 AM CST
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Bald Prairie, TX
UNK mph
Aug 14, 1999
5:15 PM CST
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Franklin, TX
UNK mph
Apr 4, 1997
8:40 PM CST
Wind report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High wind removed the roof from a farm house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Franklin, TX
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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, TX

8 reports
UNK category
May 6, 2025
5:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down just west of Henry Prairie Rd south of Franklin and moved northeast across FM 46 and McNutt Road before lifting near Old Hickory Grove Road. Several trees and large tree limbs were blown down along the path... with minor damage to a few homes and outbuildings. Max winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Franklin, TX
UNK category
Apr 13, 2019
4:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: METAL BUILDING DESTROYED 1 MILE SW OF FRANKLIN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Franklin, TX
UNK category
Apr 13, 2019
4:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO SEVERAL HOMES IN FRANKLIN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Franklin, TX
EF0 category
Apr 28, 2009
2:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown occurred near OSR and Edge Cutoff Road. A dust swirl was noted by the public but no damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.14 SSE Eaton, TX
EF0 category
Apr 18, 2009
8:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado near Easterly tore down trees, fences, and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .91 NE Easterly, TX
EF0 category
May 7, 2008
7:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Franklin Fire Department reported a brief touchdown. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.51 NNW New Baden, TX
F0 category
Jun 22, 2004
10:02 AM CST
Tornado report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown occurred with no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Franklin, TX
F0 category
Apr 18, 1970
10:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin, TX
Robertson County · 5,944 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
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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, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,498
Households553
Housing units750
Income
Median household income$54,688
$100k+ households33.5%
$150k+ households9.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached380
Attached single-family16
Small multifamily192
Large multifamily15
Mobile homes147
Housing mix
Single-family share50.7%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share27.6%
Mobile-home share19.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied271
Renter-occupied282
Vacant units197
Home value & age
Median home value$171,000
Owner homes $300k+16.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1978
Older-home share54.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars511
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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 23 hail, 16 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Franklin, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 6, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Franklin, TX is 2.00″. It was reported near Marquez, TX on May 2, 2025.

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, TX, 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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