Hail history for Franklin Parish, LA

Franklin Parish has 130 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 101 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 10, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 130 since 1965

1″ or larger 101 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 10, 2006

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Franklin Parish

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Franklin Parish's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 130 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
December 28, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 27, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 9, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 9, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
April 3, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
March 26, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Franklin Parish.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

March 31, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Penny to quarter-size hail fell in Franklin Parish.

May 9, 2024 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Egg sized hail fell near Winnsboro.

March 5, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail damaged the roofs of houses and automobiles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	3	33	29	27	24	13

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Franklin Parish

Has it ever hailed in Franklin Parish?

Yes — 130 hail events have been recorded for Franklin Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 101 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Franklin Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Franklin Parish, LA is March 31, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Franklin Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 10, 2006. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.