Franklin storm history
Storm events recorded in Franklin, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
314
Total events
21
Tornadoes
70
Hail
34
Floods
0
Deaths
$14.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding stranded a vehicle and neared a mobile home along Tower Road.
Flood Flood
Highway 556 between Highways 84 and 98 was closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few tree limbs were blown down along US Highway 84.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain quickly accumulated on trees and power lines during the afternoon. Ice amounts ranged from around 0.25 inches in the eastern half of the county to around 0.40 inches in the western half. Numerous trees and power lines were downed by the weight of ice and caused wide…
Sleet Sleet
Heavy sleet fell across the county. Accumulations up to three inches occurred in the eastern part of the county while accumulations up to five inches occurred in the western part. Roads were icy.
Sleet Sleet
Heavy sleet occurred with half of an inch of accumulation. Sleet covered roadways across the area, including in Hamburg.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow fell across the region. Accumulations up to one inch fell across Franklin County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began in a wooded area along North Dry Creek. It moved east southeast across New Hope Road in the New Hope community, where it snapped and uprooted several trees along its path. The tornado ended shortly thereafter in the Homochitto National Forest. Maximum estimated…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began near the Homochitto River, and quickly reached its greatest intensity as it crossed Burch Herring Road and Neal Posey Road in the Homochitto National Forest. Here it snapped and uprooted numerous trees. It continued east across McCall Creek Road and lifted near…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado began near the intersection of Choctaw Road and Lela Smith Road where a few tree limbs were downed. It then proceeded east and downed multiple trees along Zetus Road and Bluebird Trail. A mobile home also sustained roof damage along Bluebird Trail. The tornado ended …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado formed in a field just west of the intersection of Horse Creek Road and Bogue Chitto Rd SE and traveled northwest about a quarter of mile uprooting a tree. Another quarter of a mile northwest, a larger tree was uprooted and blocked the road. The tornado dissipated nea…
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Scattered trees and power lines were blown down across the county, with several roads blocked by fallen trees. A peak wind gust of 47 mph was measured at the Bude RAWS site around 2:00 a.m. CDT. Rainfall amounts of 5 to 6 inches were measured in the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding occurred on US Highway 84 east of McCall Creek. A car was stalled in the floodwater and had to be pushed out by a truck. A campground near the river was flooded and several trailers had water in them. One trailer was floating and a man was inside. At least three rescues …
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 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 |