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Franklin County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1969 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
21
Tornado reports
72
Hail reports
34
Floods since 1996
328
All events
0
Deaths
$14.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Franklin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 21 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.
An EF-3 tornado touched down in southern Franklin County near Middleton Creek Road and moved northeast. Broad and sporadic wind damage in the area suggests the tornado was still consolidating in this area. As the tornado crossed Berryton Road, it had reached EF-3 intensity and de…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down on Meadville Gloster Road near the water tower.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Franklin County decreased from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D0 (Abnormally Dry) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were down in the SE part of the county, along Hwy 98, FC Allen road and Little Springs road. A couple of powerlines were down as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown on McNair Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down in across southwest portions of Franklin County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Meadville-Gloster Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down across south central Franklin County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were blown down across portions of southeast Franklin County.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail fell in Meadville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Liberty Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported 4-5 downed trees scattered across Franklin County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light ice accumulations of up to around 0.05 inches occurred on trees in the county.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills across the county fell as low as 0 degrees during the early morning of January 26th.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Excessive runoff resulted in a water main break in the Roxie area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were blown down in the northwestern part of Franklin County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of pennies fell in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down onto a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown don across southeastern parts of Franklin County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines along Meadville Gloster Road were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were blown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down which took down power lines along Seale road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Some trees and power lines were blown down with some trees blocking roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were blown down along McNair Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Between 1 and 2 inches of snow fell across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were blown down in the area.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Francine produced strong wind damage as it weakened across central Mississippi. Winds blew down scattered trees and powerlines across Franklin County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An area near the intersection of US Highway 84 and Main Street was flooded, and floodwaters entered a nearby home. Water flowed over McNair Road near Meadville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
With rainfall totals of over 7 inches in a 2 to 3 hour period, flash flooding affected roads and a few structures in areas of Franklin County in and around the Roxie areas. A culvert and section of Seale Road washed out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Overflowing ditches and flooded fields resulted in water flowing over McNair Road near Meadville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A section of Seale road was washed out near a culvert in Roxie.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began west of Allen Road between Freeman Road and Bowlin Road near the Smithdale community. As it crossed Freeman Road, a sizable portion of the roof of a brick home was removed and blown away from the property. A survey of the home including portions of the roof and…
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Franklin County improved from D4 (Exceptional Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Franklin County persisted at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down along McNair Road near the Jefferson County line.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Franklin County intensified from D3 (Extreme Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Adams County intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along US Highway 84 between Eddiceton and Quinton.
Hail Hail
Golfball size hail reported near Roxie.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were down near Nelson Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The streets near the intersection of Walnut Street and 2nd Street were flooded curb to curb and water was flowing across the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Stampley Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down on US Highway 98.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across US Highway 98.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force wind gusts resulted in widespread trees and power lines down across the county. Numerous roads were closed or impassable due to fallen trees. Power outages were also widespread due to numerous trees that had fallen across power lines. The Bude RAWS station re…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 4 |
| 2019 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 | 16 | 1 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 2 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 2 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
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