EF0 Tornado — Franklin, Indiana

2023-08-14 · near Whitcomb, Franklin, Indiana

Event narrative

The tornado first touched down in the vicinity of Palawana Circle and Deer Ridge Road where some minor garden and tree branch damage was noted. From there, the tornado continued east, causing some minor roof and siding damage to several homes between Garr Hill and Deer Ridge Roads. Additionally, numerous trees were damaged and/or uprooted. At one residence, a back yard barn was completely destroyed and a house garage had partial wall and roof collapse. The tornado then continued east, causing minor tree damage along Pea Ridge Road. After crossing State Route 101, more significant tree damage occurred in a forested area just to the south of Pea Ridge Road. The tornado then crossed several fields before lifting along Liberty Pike, where minor tree damage was noted.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed along a warm front as a low pressure system moved through the Ohio Valley.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1122751. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.