Hail in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Franklin County on 11 days since October 2020. That is more than 21% of US counties. It ranks 3 of 14 in Massachusetts.
The largest radar estimate was 1.65 inches on May 21, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was July 1, 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 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | 1.65 in |
| July 14, 2021 | 1.45 in |
| July 21, 2022 | 1.45 in |
| July 17, 2024 | 1.45 in |
| June 6, 2025 | 1.4 in |
| August 5, 2022 | 1.3 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 8 hail reports since October 2020, and 21 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 Massachusetts
- Worcester County: 14 days
- Berkshire County: 13 days
- Hampden County: 9 days
- Hampshire County: 6 days
- Plymouth County: 5 days
- Middlesex County: 4 days