Hail in Franklin County, MS
Hail turns up in Franklin County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 4 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Franklin County since 2026, the largest 1.3″ (half dollar) on May 23, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 23, 2026.
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About Franklin County, MS
Franklin County lies in southwestern Mississippi in the wooded loess hills of the Homochitto country, a sparsely settled landscape of pine forest and creek bottoms. Damaging hail is uncommon in this warm, humid setting, where storms lean on Gulf moisture that favors heavy rain over large ice, leaving any stones small. The Hammond (KHDC) radar lies about 72 miles to the southeast, far enough that it captures storm tops over the county rather than near-ground detail.
The hail record for Franklin County, MS
Hail is a recurring threat in Franklin County, with 4 confirmed events on record since 2026.
The hail clusters in May; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Franklin County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 4 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Franklin County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Franklin County?
Hail in Franklin County is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Franklin County?
Radar confirmed 1.3-inch hail, about half dollar size, on May 23, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Franklin County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Franklin County's confirmed hail reaches 1.3″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Franklin County this year?
Franklin County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Franklin County in 2026?
Yes, 4 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently May 23, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Franklin County, MS
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Franklin County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.