Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
32
Tornado reports
130
Hail reports
44
Floods since 1996
518
All events
3
Deaths
$58.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Franklin Parish
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 32 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.
Wind chills across the parish fell as low as -5 degrees during the early morning of January 26th. A 78 year old female died of hypothermia due to exposure.
This tornado began on Roger Miller Road as it snapped the tops of several hardwood trees. It continued to trek northeast across Big Creek Road where multiple hardwood trees were uprooted and several large limbs were snapped. A one-story residence lost the majority of its shingles…
Persistent heavy rains fell from the bands around weakening Hurricane Gustav. These slow moving bands produced tremendous rainfall amounts across nearly all of Franklin Parish. Rainfall totals ranged between 10 and 20 inches. The heaviest of rains fell during the evening of the 2…
Tropical storm force winds occurred across Franklin Parish as the outer edges of Hurricane Gustav moved across southern and central Louisiana. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Tree damage was widespread across the parish as wind gusts peaked between 50 and 60 mph f…
Tremendous amounts of rain fell across Franklin Parish during the afternoon and evening of October 16th. Eight to fifteen inches of rain fell during this time causing significant flooding across the parish. Two to three hundred homes were flooded along with a large majority of th…
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Franklin Parish decreased from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D0 (Abnormally Dry) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in Winnsboro, including Fair Avenue, Power Street, Kinloch Street, and Lowry Street.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Franklin Parish intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down along Hwy 860 near Union Church road.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain was observed across the parish with trace amounts of sleet mixing in concurrent with thunder. Trees and powerlines were brought down across the parish, and roads were hazardous with multiple vehicles having slid off the road. Freezing rain accumulation was estimated…
Hail Hail
Penny to quarter-size hail fell in Franklin Parish.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow accumulated on elevated surfaces totaling a trace.
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter fell on Louisiana State Road 618.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were downed.
Hail Hail
Hail as large as 1.75 inches fell across the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of significant wind damage began in the southern part of Franklin Parish including through the Wisner area. Numerous trees were uprooted or damaged, mobile homes damaged, and numerous power poles were snapped at their bases. Estimated peak wind speeds were 80 to 100 mph t…
Hail Hail
Egg sized hail fell near Winnsboro.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail damaged several mobile homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the northern part of Franklin Parish.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down along LA Highway 432 south of its intersection with Cleve Smith Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along US Highway 425 just north of Gilbert.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Franklin Parish remained at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Franklin Parish intensified from D3 (Extreme Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Concordia Parish intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Franklin Parish intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D2 (Severe Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down across the parish.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread trees and power lines were blown down in a swath across southern portions of the parish.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread trees and power lines were blown down in a swath across central portions of the parish.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread trees and power lines were blown down in a swath across northern portions of the parish. A few homes were damaged due to fallen trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in a swath across southern portions of Franklin Parish with a concentration of damage around Wisner.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across Jones Landing Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed along Highway 555.
Hail Hail
Ground blanketed by up to half dollar size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large white oak tree was downed and fell on a workshop.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Horse trailers flipped, which caused three injuries to horses. A tack and feed shed was also destroyed near intersection of Ward III School Road and Highway 555.
Hail Hail
Penny to quarter sized hail fell in the area.
Hail Hail
Hail as large as 1.25 inches fell.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of nickels fell in Jigger.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across LA Highway 130 near Liddieville.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began along LA Highway 610 in eastern Franklin Parish where it snapped sporadic trees and downed a utility pole. It reached its peak intensity as it crossed into southwestern Madison Parish where it snapped several more trees. On Parker Rd, a home was shifted on its …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads were covered with water in northern Franklin Parish.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding of multiple roads occurred throughout portions of Franklin Parish.
Flood Flood
Multiple roads were closed or flooded across parts of Franklin Parish.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple poorly rooted trees were blown due to gusty winds and saturated soils.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Robert Ferrington Road was closed due to standing water over the road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 13 | 2 |
| 2017 | 12 | 4 |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 1 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 2 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 16 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 10 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 1 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 11 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 |
| 1984 | 8 | 0 |
| 1983 | 12 | 3 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 7 | 3 |
| 1974 | 5 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
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