Franklin County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 16, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Franklin County, New York? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 88 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 60 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 28 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 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.
See the specifics — free →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, August 12, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dickinson, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dickinson, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 943 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stockholm, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 943 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stockholm, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree damage on Fort Covington Street. (BTV)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Malone SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 325 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Santa Clara, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Santa Clara, Brighton, Duane, Waverly, Franklin, Paul Smiths, Debar Mountain, Azure Mountain, Madawaska, Rainbow Lake, Gabriels, and Onchiota.”
“At 247 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waverly, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Duane, Brighton, Santa Clara, Malone, and Duane Center.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Georgia Center, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rouses Point, Alburgh Village, St. Albans City, Fairfax, Georgia, Swanton, St.”
“At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Georgia Center, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rouses Point, Alburgh Village, St. Albans City, Fairfax, Georgia, Swanton, St.”
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 503 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Piercefield, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 16, 2026
6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fine, moving southeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Enosburg to near Ellenburg. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Louisville, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down blocking entire roadway. (BTV)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Bangor SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Vermontville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Bombay SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Several reports of scattered trees down across Saranac Lake and immediate vicinity... including Route 3 and Bloomingdale avenue. (BTV)”
“Trees and power lines down in the road. Time estimated from radar. (BTV)”
- Wind Unknown Saranac Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E South Bombay SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Faust SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SSW Lake Clear SPC verified report
Friday, May 29, 2026
6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Clinton to near Bellmont to near Stockholm. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. well as cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Clinton to near Bellmont to near Stockholm. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. well as cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Clinton, Northern Franklin, Northern St. Lawrence, Southern Franklin, Southwestern St. Lawrence, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Clinton, Northern Franklin, Northern St. Lawrence, Southern Franklin, Southwestern St. Lawrence, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Franklin and Clinton counties in New York. WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Franklin and Clinton counties in New York. WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 727 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Elba, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Franklin, Northern St. Lawrence, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Franklin, Northern St. Lawrence, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 5, 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 New York and northern Vermont. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down resulting in isolated to scattered power outages.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern New York and northern Vermont. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down resulting in isolated to scattered power outages.”
- 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
Saturday, April 4, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, localized higher gusts up to 55 mph possible from Malone to Altona. WHERE...Portions of northern New York and northwest Vermont. WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down with isolated to scattered power outages possible.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, localized higher gusts up to 55 mph possible from Malone to Altona. WHERE...Portions of northern New York and northwest Vermont. WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down with isolated to scattered power outages possible.”
- 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
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Northern New York and Northwestern Vermont WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Northern New York and Northwestern Vermont WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Northern Franklin, Southern Franklin, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Northern Franklin, Southern Franklin, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will 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
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Franklin, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties in New York. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Franklin, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties in New York. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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
- 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
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Franklin, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties. WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines resulting in scattered power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Franklin, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties. WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines resulting in scattered power outages. Travel will 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
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Northern Franklin, Southern Franklin, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties in northern New York. WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Northern Franklin, Southern Franklin, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties in northern New York. WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered 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
Monday, March 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...St. Lawrence Valley. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 9, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 752 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Clinton east of Malone , moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts to around 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 752 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Clinton east of Malone , moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts to around 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- 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 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Franklin County, NY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 88 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?
Yes — 28 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
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.