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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 Nov 2, 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 on Sep 13, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Franklin County, New York showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Franklin County, New York. 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)
28
Hail
60
Wind
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Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
Sep 13, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jan 9, 2026 wind event near Franklin County, Franklin County, New York, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jan 9, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Franklin County. 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.

Sunday, September 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, September 13, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 611 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Duane, or 12 miles south of Malone Village, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“At 517 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brasher, or near Massena International Airport - Richards Field, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Thursday, August 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 134 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Colton, or 17 miles south of Potsdam Village, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“At 134 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Colton, or 17 miles south of Potsdam Village, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Sunday, August 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 23, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles north of Mooers to over Peru, or extending from 6 miles north of Mooers Village to 7 miles northwest of Keeseville, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Duane, or 15 miles southeast of Malone Village, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Thursday, July 16, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 16, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

7 SPC verified storm reports

“Several reports of scattered trees down across Saranac Lake and immediate vicinity... including Route 3 and Bloomingdale avenue. (BTV)”

SPC verified report · Saranac Lake

“Trees and power lines down in the road. Time estimated from radar. (BTV)”

SPC verified report · 2 E South Bombay

Friday, May 29, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 29, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Friday, January 9, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, January 9, 2026 storm activity in Franklin County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Franklin County

Today's severe weather outlook

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 13, 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.

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