Franklin County, Idaho
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
4
Tornado reports
18
Hail reports
7
Floods since 1996
56
All events
0
Deaths
$1.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Franklin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 2 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A major warmup beginning early in the month created extensive snow melt from record winter snows and massive sheet flooding. Many homes received extensive damage but the main problem in the county was extensive road damage. Many roads and bridges washed out and had to be closed. …
Hail Hail
One inch hail reported in Clifton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 64 mph wind gust measured at Oneida Narrows mesonet station.
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Power outages reported in Mink Creek.
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A 72 mph wind gust recorded at the Cub River mesonet site.
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A 74 mph wind gust was recorded at Treasureton Summit on Idaho Highway 34 mesonet site.
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A 62 mph wind gust measured at Mink Creek mesonet station.
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A 63 mph wind gust was recorded at the Oneida Narrows mesonet station.
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Mesonet station 8433 D5 Franklin on US-91 recorded a 59 mph thunderstorm outflow wind.
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Several trees and large tree limbs snapped and down in Franklin reported via social media.
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The Cub River mesonet site measured a 62 mph wind gust.
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The Treasureton Summit ITD site recorded 58 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was running over US Highway 91 near Banida.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
At approximately 6:30 pm MDT on the 11th a mud slide necessitated the closure of SH-36 between Ovid and Preston. Continued warming temperatures resulted in two more slides in the area. As of 2:30 pm MDT on the 12th the highway remained closed north of Mink Creek.
Hail Hail
One inch hail in the town of Franklin.
Hail Hail
One inch hail reported in Weston.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail reported in the town of Clifton. Some damage to siding reported on homes.
Hail Hail
One inch hail in Oxford.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail at the Treasureton Reservoir.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rains caused flash flooding in Fairview in Franklin County. Several residents of Fairview reported flooding in their homes with 128 homes also without power for 3 to 4 hours. Power was restored at 7:30 pm MDT.
Hail Hail
One inch hail fell in Preston with reports of window of car broken out on South First Street by it.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Over 1 foot of water was covering South First Street East in Preston after over a half inch of rain fell in 10 minutes.
Flood Flood
Sheet flooding from snow melt continued in March but the effects decreased substantially from February. Road damage persisted along with some minor property damage.
Flood Flood
Some flooding in the NE corner of Preston, especially around the Country Club/golf course. Water over the road on Highway 34 in Preston. Also, water reported over the road on Highway 36 up to Mile Marker 7. Water has not been deep enough to necessitate road closures.
Hail Hail
One inch hail measured near Preston.
Hail Hail
One inch hail reported near the city of Preston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines reported downed over houses and roads with 4 to 6 inch trees downed as well near Clifton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Between 4:30 and 6:30 on 6/1/2015 the Franklin County Sheriff's Office received several reports of power lines down with either broken power poles or trees fallen on lines, or power poles and lines fallen on houses. Rocky Mountain Power and Utah Power are still working on restori…
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel cloud viewed over Weston and Preston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Preston mesonet site reported sixty-four mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust of 64 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding reported near Weston with roads flooded.
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Lightning struck a house in the town of Whitney. The bolt caused a man at a doorway to be thrown several feet outdoors, after which the house exploded. Damage amounts were not available.
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Strong microburst winds knocked trees and power lines down in Weston, Idaho.
Hail Hail
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Hail Hail
In Station Creek a tornado moved through destorying barns, campers and farming equipment. Winds in excess of 100 mph were reported. The tornado lasted 20 minutes.
Tornado Tornado
In Station Creek a tornado moved through destorying barns, campers and farming equipment. Winds in excess of 100 mph were reported. The tornado lasted 20 minutes.
Tornado Tornado
In Station Creek a tornado moved through destorying barns, campers and farming equipment. Winds in excess of 100 mph were reported. The tornado lasted 20 minutes.
Hail Hail
In Station Creek a tornado moved through destorying barns, campers and farming equipment. Winds in excess of 100 mph were reported. The tornado lasted 20 minutes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Station Creek a tornado moved through destorying barns, campers and farming equipment. Winds in excess of 100 mph were reported. The tornado lasted 20 minutes.
Hail Hail
In Station Creek a tornado moved through destorying barns, campers and farming equipment. Winds in excess of 100 mph were reported. The tornado lasted 20 minutes.
Hail Hail
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
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