Hail in Franklin County, Iowa
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Franklin County on 63 days since October 2020. That is more than 91% of US counties. It ranks 1 of 99 in Iowa.
The largest radar estimate was 6.95 inches on May 13, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 13, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 15 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | 6.95 in |
| August 17, 2022 | 5 in |
| July 18, 2023 | 3.1 in |
| August 4, 2021 | 3.05 in |
| April 17, 2025 | 2.8 in |
| August 24, 2021 | 2.75 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 13 hail reports since October 2020, and 22 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Iowa
- Plymouth County: 61 days
- Mitchell County: 58 days
- Story County: 58 days
- Woodbury County: 56 days
- Adair County: 55 days
- Jasper County: 53 days