Franklin County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
14
Tornado reports
49
Hail reports
86
Floods since 1996
393
All events
12
Deaths
$6.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Franklin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The first evidence of tornado damage occurred along Gobblers Knob Road, where some trees were damaged. Additional damage was found on Seeley Road, where large tree limbs were knocked down. The tornado moved east, producing more tree damage along Johnson Fork Road. The tornado str…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bullfork Road was closed due to rushing water from Bull Fork Creek.
Flood Flood
A slab bridge on Bulltown Road was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
A slab bridge on Yellow Bank Road was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
A slab bridge on Shays Road was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of barns were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in Drewersburg.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The Batesville airport KHLB measured a gust to 45 mph.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The CWOP observer in Laurel recorded a 45 mph gust.
Flood Flood
Bulltown Road was closed due to high water over the roadway.
Flood Flood
Tee Hill Road was closed due to high water over the roadway.
Flood Flood
Levee Road was closed due to high water. Several additional roads were closed due to high water in the vicinity.
Flood Flood
High water was reported across U.S. Route 52 and Landfill Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported across portions of Mortashed Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A dispatcher measured 15.5 inches of snow 6 miles south-southeast of Laurel.
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.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that much of the county received over 4 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large limbs were downed at a property on Mortashed Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in Laurel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near State Route 101.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed.
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 …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power poles were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The walls of a large barn collapsed.
Flood Flood
A portion of Fairfield Causeway was closed due to high water.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Barn doors were caved in along with some shingle damage to a home. A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn roof collapsed along with some shingles removed from residential home. Several trees were downed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Northeast of Brookville, 8.8 inches of snow was measured.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county, with a few damaging houses and cars.
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 …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed on Townsend Road.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto Underpass and County Line Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred along Pipe Creek, causing some pavement scouring on Pipe Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flowing water along Huntersville Road caused some road damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along U.S. Route 52.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, snowfall across the county was estimated to have accumulated to 4 inches.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across Franklin County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rising waters forced a rescue of two people camping on a sand bar in the Whitewater River.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A culvert and a portion of Richland Creek Road were washed out.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025 | 15 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 15 | 1 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
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