Franklin County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Franklin County, Massachusetts? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 30 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 30 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in October 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Franklin County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree downed blocking Turnpike Rd in Turners Falls. Time estimated by radar. (BOX)”
“Large tree and multiple powerlines downed in Ashfield. Relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Turners Falls SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NW Ashfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Ashfield SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on wires on Old Winchester Road. Report relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”
“Tree down on wires on Eunice Williams Drive. Report relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”
- Wind Unknown Warwick SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Bernardston SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“tree downed blocking portions of upper rd in Deerfield. (BOX)”
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NNW Plainfield for time. Small tree downed on Massachusetts Route 8a near Hawley. (BOX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Deerfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Plainfield SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree downed on east buckland rd in Buckland. Relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”
“Tree down blocking Route 2 around mile marker 26 near Charlemont. Relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Buckland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Buckland SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Franklin County, MA?
The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 30 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.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Franklin County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.