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Franklin County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Franklin County, Massachusetts? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 29 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 29 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jun 30, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Franklin County, Massachusetts showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Franklin County, Massachusetts. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Franklin County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Franklin County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

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Events (12 mo)
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Hail
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Max wind (mph)
Jun 30, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 30, 2026 wind event near 1 SSW Turners Falls, Franklin County, Massachusetts, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 30, 2026 wind event (Unknown) near 1 SSW Turners Falls. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree downed blocking Turnpike Rd in Turners Falls. Time estimated by radar. (BOX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Turners Falls

“Large tree and multiple powerlines downed in Ashfield. Relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”

SPC verified report · 3 NW Ashfield

Thursday, June 18, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree down on wires on Old Winchester Road. Report relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”

SPC verified report · Warwick

“Tree down on wires on Eunice Williams Drive. Report relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”

SPC verified report · 4 WSW Bernardston

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“tree downed blocking portions of upper rd in Deerfield. (BOX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NW Deerfield

“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NNW Plainfield for time. Small tree downed on Massachusetts Route 8a near Hawley. (BOX)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNW Plainfield

Monday, March 30, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 30, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree downed on east buckland rd in Buckland. Relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSE Buckland

“Tree down blocking Route 2 around mile marker 26 near Charlemont. Relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”

SPC verified report · 3 WNW Buckland

Monday, March 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Northern Worcester MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA, and Western Hampshire MA Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, as well as northern Worcester County in central Massachusetts. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Monday, December 29, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Central and Western Massachusetts. WHEN...From this evening through late Tuesday night. Strongest of those winds will be Tuesday into Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“WHAT...West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Central and Western Massachusetts. WHEN...From this evening through late Tuesday night. Strongest of those winds will be Tuesday into Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Friday, December 19, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind shifting to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph tonight. WHERE...Northern Connecticut, interior Massachusetts and portions of northern and western Rhode Island. WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind shifting to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph tonight. WHERE...Northern Connecticut, interior Massachusetts and portions of northern and western Rhode Island. WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph in the morning. A few gusts to 60 mph possible across southern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph in the morning. A few gusts to 60 mph possible across southern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Winds with gusts up to 40-50 mph expected Friday morning and again Friday night. A few gusts to 60 mph possible Friday night near the Berkshires and Worcester Hills. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“WHAT...Winds with gusts up to 40-50 mph expected Friday morning and again Friday night. A few gusts to 60 mph possible Friday night near the Berkshires and Worcester Hills. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Thursday, December 4, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“An arctic cold front will cross the region from northwest to southeast roughly between 2 and 7 pm this evening. This front may be accompanied by very brief northwest wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph. In addition...a brief localized snow squall or two is possible mainly across western, central and northeast Massachusetts.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“An arctic cold front will cross the region from northwest to southeast roughly between 2 and 7 pm this evening. This front may be accompanied by very brief northwest wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph. In addition...a brief localized snow squall or two is possible mainly across western, central and northeast Massachusetts.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Franklin County, MA?

The most recent recorded event was on Jun 30, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 29 severe weather events in Franklin County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Franklin County recently?

No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Franklin County.

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