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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Franklin County, VT

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Franklin County, VT from June 18, 1957 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 05468 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
71
Wind Reports
155
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin County, VT · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Franklin County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S East Berkshire, VT
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2024
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Hubbard Corner, VT
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covering the ground and several tree branches down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE East Enosburg, VT
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
9:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE West Enosburg, VT
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CARS DENTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Highgate Center, VT
1.25″ hail
May 21, 2022
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Highgate Springs, VT
1.25″ hail
May 4, 2018
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richford, VT
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richford, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2016
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE East Berkshire, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2016
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fletcher, VT
1.00″ hail
Sep 11, 2013
5:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.69 NE Montgomery, VT
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2013
8:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 E Georgia Plain, VT
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2013
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NE Highgate, VT
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2013
2:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Swanton, VT
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE East Franklin, VT
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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
Aug 10, 2026
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Lincoln Ave. Time estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Albans, VT
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree Reported down on Oak St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Albans, VT
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported on US-7 near Champlain Country Club. Time estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Fonda, VT
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tress down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Fonda, VT
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Maquam Shore Road near Cohen park. Time estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Maquam, VT
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Row of down/uprooted 100 year old cottonwood trees down on driveways and roads. Power outages reported. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Maquam, VT
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Dunsmore Rd near St. Albans. Nickel sized hail also reported. Timing estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Saint Albans Bay St, VT
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2026
4:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on property along Route 7 in Georgia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgia Center, VT
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2025
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree... wire... and minor structural damage to a home
NWS Wind Report Location: Swanton, VT
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down along Route 105 in Enosburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Enosburg Center, VT
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down into power lines at around 330 Carroll Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE North Fairfax, VT
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Reynolds Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Hubbard Corner, VT
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports two downed trees in Highgate Center and dime sized hail. Radar shows downburst signature. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Highgate Center, VT
60 mph
Jun 19, 2024
3:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observed 60.2 mph wind gust. Sheriff Department reports trees down in Franklin County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Enosburg Falls, VT
60 mph
Jun 19, 2024
3:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observed 60.2 mph wind gust. Sheriff Department reports trees down in Franklin County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Enosburg Falls, VT
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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

8 reports
F1 category
Jun 11, 1973
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F1 category
Jul 19, 1972
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F2 category
Aug 3, 1970
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
UNK category
Jul 4, 1963
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F2 category
May 20, 1962
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F1 category
Jul 18, 1961
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F2 category
Jun 13, 1961
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F2 category
Jun 18, 1957
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, VT
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
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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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Franklin County

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Franklin County, VT area census snapshot

People & households
Population50,379
Households19,605
Housing units22,850
Income
Median household income$79,078
$100k+ households45.4%
$150k+ households19.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached17,079
Attached single-family741
Small multifamily2,690
Large multifamily926
Mobile homes1,414
Housing mix
Single-family share74.7%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share15.8%
Mobile-home share6.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied15,288
Renter-occupied4,317
Vacant units3,245
Home value & age
Median home value$285,500
Owner homes $300k+45.4%
Owner homes $500k+9.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,378
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Franklin County

05468 54
Milton, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05478 53
St. Albans, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05450 36
Enosburg Falls, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05488 34
Swanton, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05444 21
Cambridge, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05464 21
Jeffersonville, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05454 17
Fairfax, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05483 15
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05476 13
Richford, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05457 10
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05459 10
Highgate Center, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05448 7
Bakersfield, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05455 6
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05441 4
Bakersfield, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05471 2
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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 71 hail, 155 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Franklin County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Franklin County is 2.50″. It was reported near St. Albans, VT on June 13, 1961.

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, VT, 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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