Franklin County, Kentucky
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1964 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
42
Hail reports
56
Floods since 1996
310
All events
11
Deaths
$20.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Franklin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 9 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 9 year old boy was on his way to the school bus stop when he was swept away by water. His body was located approximated 2 hours later about half of a mile downstream.
A 62 year old male on Devils Hollow Road drove his vehicle into high water on his way to work. His body was found three miles downstream in Benson Creek around 10:30 AM the next day. The time of this report was based on nearby home surveillance footage. The cost of damage is unkn…
An elderly man became disorientated and locked himself out of his family's home overnight. He froze to death and was discovered during the early morning hours.
Several roads were closed due to high water. A female drowned in her vehicle which was found in a creek in the Avenstoke Road area.
A woman and her son were killed when their home was washed into Stony Creek, a tributary of the Kentucky River. Eight other homes were destroyed, and 32 others were damaged. Of the damaged homes, 21 were uninhabitable. Many vehicles were damaged and moved by the force of the floo…
Twelve small aircraft destroyed by Capital City Airport, reported by Department of Emergency Service, relayed by TV36.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Franklin County received around 5 inches of heavy snow and sleet, in addition to 0.10 to 0.20 inches of ice accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 to 6 inches fell in Franklin County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The Franklin County Kentucky Mesonet site (LSML) recorded a low temperature of 30 degrees during the early morning hours. CWOP site DW5536 reported a low temperature of 27 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 51 knot thunderstorm wind gust was measured at KFFT Frankfort.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds along Wilkinson Boulevard near the Capital Plaza Hotel.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An NWS Survey confirmed a non-supercell EF0 tornado, with maximum winds of 80 mph and a path length of approximately 1 mile, occurred near Peaks Mill on the morning of Saturday, May 3rd. The tornado was on the ground for about 4 minutes and had a peak width of approximately 30 ya…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 9 inches occurred in Franklin County, Kentucky. In addition, the county received significant ice accumulation ranging from 0.25 to 0.60 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Many trees were blown down across Franklin County. Approximately half a dozen homes were damaged when trees fell onto them. At least several thousands of customers were without power during the early afternoon hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down at the intersection of Cardwell Lane and C Michael Davenport Boulevard in Frankfort.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large electrical transmission lines fell down near the intersection of the East West Connector and Limestone Drive in Frankfort.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong winds along Skyview Drive near Frankfort.
Hail Hail
This was an mPing report.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple observing sites across Franklin County recorded wind gusts above 60 mph, with KFFT ASOS reporting a peak wind gust of 68 mph, while Kentucky Mesonet site LSML reported a peak wind gust of 70 mph.
High Wind High Wind
KFFT observed a 59 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
There were multiple observed wind gusts above 60 mph across Franklin County. The KFFT ASOS recorded separate gusts of 61 and 69 mph, while CWOP station DW5536 measured a 71 mph wind gust around the same time of the ASOS wind gusts.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chil…
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in downtown Frankfort.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Stockton Road washed away immediately south of the bridge over North Benson Creek. The roadway surface was washed away and the road was temporarily closed while repairs were made. A pickup truck was also washed into a tree, with the driver escaping the truck without …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Wilkinson Boulevard at Reilly Road and 1250 Lewis Ferry Road were closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down on the 3600 block of Evergreen Road and at Bridgeport Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were across Evergreen Road near Bridgeport Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was damage to a barn roof.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down on the east side of Franklin County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were on the ground.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail was observed in several locations across southeastern Franklin County.
Hail Hail
Two inch diameter hail was observed in Frankfort.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy Rain forced the partial closure of US 127 near Frankfort.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall accumulation of 3-5 inches was reported in Franklin County early Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm damage survey in Franklin County from storms that occurred early Monday morning. The survey team determined that a tornado touched down on the 1100 block of Manley Leestown Road, about two miles north of Frankfort. Drone imagery show…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 127 flooded between Goodyear and Bojangles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Frankfort ASOS reported a 57 knot wind gust at 6:31 PM EDT.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around 1 inch of sleet accumulated in Franklin County, KY followed by 2.7 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between a quarter inch and a half inch of ice accumulated in Frankfort, KY and surrounding areas. 0.3 inches of sleet also fell on top of the ice.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch was snapped in Juniper Hills Park in Frankfort.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on a car on Old Lawrenceburg Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the Old Capitol parking structure of Kentucky 420.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a report of a tree down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down on Devils Hollow Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 6 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
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