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Franklin storm history

Storm events recorded in Franklin, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.

376
Total events
13
Tornadoes
48
Hail
77
Floods
12
Deaths
$6.7M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

April 3, 1974 · Franklin, Indiana
Tornado F4 Tornado2 deaths, 10 injuries
July 28, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Flash Flood Flash Flood2 deaths
Wolf Creek rose six feet out of its banks and caused widespread flash flooding along Wolf Creek Road. Two people were killed when a small cabin they were staying in was washed away.
March 20, 2020 · Franklin, Indiana
Flash Flood Flash Flood6 deaths
A bridge collapsed on Sanes Creek Road near Tee Hill Road due to flash flooding on Sanes Creek. Two vehicles were swept into the water, leading to six fatalities. M48VE, M47VE, F35VE, M13VE, F7VE, F4VE.
December 31, 2018 · Franklin, Indiana
Flood Flood1 death
A 63 year old woman attempted to cross a stream in a car on a slab of concrete. The water was extremely high and fast after heavy rainfall in the area. The car was swept off the slab and the women's body was discovered about 1 1/2 miles down stream the next day. F63VE.
December 17, 2001 · Franklin, Indiana
Flood Flood1 death
A woman attempted to cross a flooded slab bridge on the Yellow Bank Creek. The automobile stalled and the woman was killed when she exited the vehicle and was swept downstream. Two children in the car were rescued by emergency personnel.
September 14, 2008 · Franklin, Indiana
High Wind High Wind$2.7M damage
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.
December 13, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter located 4 miles northeast of Brookville measured 6.9 inches of snow. Two other spotters in Oldenburg and 5 miles north of West Harrison measured 5 inches of accumulation.
December 1, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that much of the county received over 4 inches of snow.
June 27, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large limbs were downed at a property on Mortashed Road.
June 25, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in Laurel.
June 25, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near State Route 101.
June 18, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
May 16, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed.
May 16, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado first developed in Ripley County, Indiana at 1902EST near E County Road 1150 N. The tornado travelled northeast, into Dearborn County and continued into Franklin County at 1910EST just north of N County Line Road, where a barn roof was removed. The tornado dissipated …
April 29, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power poles were downed.
April 29, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The walls of a large barn collapsed.
April 5, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Flood Flood
A portion of Fairfield Causeway was closed due to high water.
April 2, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The first signs of tornadic damage were observed north of Sparks Road near Sharptown, Indiana, where trees were uprooted or snapped. Additional damage to trees was found to the northeast of the start location along Wesley Chapel Road and Drewersburg Road. Minor damage continued a…
March 30, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Barn doors were caved in along with some shingle damage to a home. A few trees were downed.
March 30, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn roof collapsed along with some shingles removed from residential home. Several trees were downed.
January 5, 2025 · Franklin, Indiana
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Northeast of Brookville, 8.8 inches of snow was measured.
September 27, 2024 · Franklin, Indiana
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county, with a few damaging houses and cars.
July 29, 2024 · Franklin, Indiana
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began along a wooded area west of Holland Road and south of Oxford Pike. Drone footage revealed broken branches and convergent swirls within crops along the wooded area. The tornado continued northeast, remaining west of Holland Road. A property near the intersection …
July 9, 2024 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed on Townsend Road.
May 7, 2024 · Franklin, Indiana
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado started just to the east of Brookville Lake, in a field just west of the Hickory Woods Campground. Tornadic damage was first observed at the Hickory Woods Campground where numerous trees were blown over, snapped or uprooted. Numerous camping units and manufactured hom…
May 7, 2024 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto Underpass and County Line Road.
May 7, 2024 · Franklin, Indiana
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred along Pipe Creek, causing some pavement scouring on Pipe Creek Road.
May 7, 2024 · Franklin, Indiana
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flowing water along Huntersville Road caused some road damage.
April 2, 2024 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along U.S. Route 52.
February 16, 2024 · Franklin, Indiana
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, snowfall across the county was estimated to have accumulated to 4 inches.
August 25, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
August 14, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Tornado EF0 Tornado
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 Road…
July 29, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across Franklin County.
July 28, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rising waters forced a rescue of two people camping on a sand bar in the Whitewater River.
July 28, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A culvert and a portion of Richland Creek Road were washed out.
July 28, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Five to 7 inches of rain caused widespread flash flooding across much of Franklin County. Several roads and culverts were damaged due to the rushing water.
July 28, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A vehicle was washed off a roadway along Blue Creek Road. The rushing water also caused road and culvert damage.
July 23, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Flood Flood
Minor street flooding was reported.
July 17, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Brookville area.
July 2, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the northwest portions of Franklin County.
June 29, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed across a roadway.
March 25, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Flood Flood
High water was reported across St. Marys Road.
February 27, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Hail Hail
February 27, 2023 · Franklin, Indiana
Hail Hail
December 22, 2022 · Franklin, Indiana
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
December 22, 2022 · Franklin, Indiana
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
September 21, 2022 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a road.
June 22, 2022 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large branches were downed.
June 6, 2022 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and some power lines were downed along State Route 229.
June 6, 2022 · Franklin, Indiana
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto some wires along West Klein Street.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025152
202492
2023151
2022130
2021120
202040
2019220
2018110
2017110
201690
2015100
2014130
2013130
2012141
2011110
2010100
2009120
2008110
200740
2006120
200590
2004101
200390
2002110
200190
2000110
1999100
1998100
199720
1996160
1995100
199440
199310
199271
199130
199071
198920
198310
198040
197920
197411
197110
196911
196620
196511
196011