Franklin Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Franklin, WI

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 198 hail storms within 25 miles of Franklin, WI. Of those, 139 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 60 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Franklin Area (Last 5 Years)

Severity	Count	What it means for roofs
Destructive	10 events	Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe	14 events	Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant	115 events	Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate	59 events	Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Franklin Hail Storms by Year

Year	Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026	60 events
2025	54 events
2024	41 events
2023	27 events
2022	16 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Franklin, with 60 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Franklin typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Franklin Hail Storms

August 10, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 SW Mukwonago. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Franklin-area properties.
August 10, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 2 E Mukwonago. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Franklin-area properties.
July 27, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near Eagle Lake. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Franklin-area properties.
July 27, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near Waterford. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Franklin-area properties.
July 27, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near Browns Lake. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Franklin-area properties.

Recent Hail Events Near Franklin

Date	Location	Severity	Size	NOAA Comments
2026-08-10	1 SW Mukwonago, WI	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-08-10	2 E Mukwonago, WI	Significant	1.25"	Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
2026-08-10	1 W Hales Corners, WI	Moderate	0.75"	Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-07-27	Eagle Lake, WI	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-07-27	Waterford, WI	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-07-27	Browns Lake, WI	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-07-27	1 NE Bristol, WI	Significant	1.00"	Delayed report: Via social media quarter in hail reported between the interstate and CTH D on Hwy 50. Time estimated based on radar.
2026-07-27	1 NW Kenosha, WI	Significant	1.00"	Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.) Time confirmed from radar.
2026-07-27	2 SW Kenosha, WI	Significant	1.00"	Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.) Time confirmed from radar.
2026-07-27	4 NE Pleasant Prairie, WI	Significant	1.25"	Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). Time confirmed from radar.
2026-07-27	1 S Delafield, WI	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-04-21	4 SE Wind Lake, WI	Significant	1.00"	Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-04-21	UNION GROVE HRNR ARP, WI	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-04-21	Greenfield, WI	Significant	1.00"	Observation with pictures.
2026-04-21	6 E Wind Lake, WI	Moderate	0.88"	—
2026-04-21	GREENFIELD, WI	Significant	1.00"	Pictures provided.
2026-04-21	NORTH CAPE, WI	Moderate	0.88"	—
2026-04-21	(MKE)MITCHELL APT MI, WI	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-04-21	2 WSW Saint Francis, WI	Significant	1.00"	Milwaukee Airport Observer pictures.
2026-04-21	(MKE)MITCHELL APT MI, WI	Significant	1.00"	Pictures provided by the weather observer at Mitchell Field.

Wind Storm History — Franklin Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 112 high-wind events within 25 miles of Franklin, WI in the past five years. Of those, 110 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 90 mph.

Severity	Count
Severe	24 events
Significant	86 events
Moderate	2 events

Recent Wind Events Near Franklin

Date	Location	Gust (mph)	Severity	NOAA Comments
2026-08-18	2 ENE Butler, WI	56	Significant	AWOS station KMWC Milwaukee Timmerman Airport reports 56 mph winds during thunderstorm.
2026-07-27	2 SW North Prairie, WI	62	Significant	62 MPH wind gust measured via home weather station. Time confirmed from radar data.
2026-07-03	2 SSE Eagle Lake, WI	65	Severe	Private Weather Station.
2026-07-03	3 N Pleasant Prairie, WI	58	Significant	ASOS measure 50 kts.
2026-07-03	1 SE Menomonee Falls, WI	64	Severe	Private weather station measures 64 MPH wind gust. Time confirmed from radar.
2026-06-11	2 WSW Saint Francis, WI	53	Significant	Mitchell airport.
2026-06-11	2 WSW North Bay, WI	54	Significant	Racine airport.
2026-06-11	KENOSHA AIRPORT, WI	64	Severe	Storm chaser reports several large downed tree branches on 136th Avenue in the city of Kenosha. Wind gust estimated from radar data and damage.
2026-06-11	2 NNW Saint Francis, WI	40	Moderate	Port of Milwaukee C-Man MLWW3.
2026-06-10	KENOSHA AIRPORT, WI	60	Significant	Kenosha Airport ASOS measures 60 MPH wind gusts.
2026-06-10	3 N Pleasant Prairie, WI	60	Significant	Kenosha Airport.
2026-06-10	LANNON, WI	60	Significant	Public report a small tree snapped half way up. Wind gust estimated from radar data and damage.
2026-04-27	2 NW Burlington, WI	51	Significant	Burlington Municipal Airport.
2026-04-27	KMKE Airport ASOS, WI	77	Severe	ASOS Peak Wind Report, 120-deg, 67-kt, 1832-zulu.
2026-04-27	2 WSW Saint Francis, WI	70	Severe	More than 200 calls for downed trees and branches in Milwaukee. Some trees blocking roads, and resting on homes and vehicles.
2026-04-27	2 WSW North Bay, WI	46	Significant	East to southeast wind gusts of 46 mph were reported at 1:35 PM CDT and 1:44 PM CDT at Batten Airport.
2026-04-27	2 ENE Shorewood, WI	43	Moderate	South southeast wind gust at 37 kt.
2026-04-27	2 NNW Saint Francis, WI	51	Significant	Southeast wind gust to 44 kt.
2026-04-17	EAST TROY, WI	64	Severe	An uprooted tree.
2026-04-17	CADDY VISTA, WI	81	Severe	Total destruction of a greenhouse and damage to other outbuildings. Multiple trees uprooted and leaning to the north northeast.

Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Franklin, WI?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Franklin was on August 10, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Franklin?

Franklin averages roughly 40 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 139 of the 198 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Franklin?

The largest documented hail near Franklin in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Franklin-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in WI?

Most homeowners insurance policies in WI cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Franklin address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Franklin. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Franklin

If your property in or near Franklin took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Franklin's Location Matters for Hail

Franklin sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.