Franklin storm history
Storm events recorded in Franklin, North Carolina between 1950 and 2025.
475
Total events
13
Tornadoes
67
Hail
46
Floods
6
Deaths
$48.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tree fell and killed a man outside of a mobile home along Cleghorns One Drive near Youngsville.
Two to three inches of snow fell across the county.
Strong wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph resulted in numerous trees being blown down along resutling in power outages.
13 year old boy fell into a swollen creek when he chased a ball into a culvert. The current pulled him through the drainpipe and under the street. The boy is believed to have been under water for approximately 25 minutes.
A swath of hail up to the size of hen eggs was reported from near Bunn to near Pilot. Multiple homes had holes in the siding and windows and multiple cars' windshields were scattered.
Power-lines were reported down on North Carolina Highway 56. Numerous power outages were reported across eastern portions of Franklin County as well. One tree was blown onto a house on Edward Best Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto the roadway near the 1700 block of MC Wilder Road in Louisburg.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures were below freezing across the county, including a reported low of 30 degrees at the Franklin County Airport in Louisburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 860 block of Pilot-Riley Road was completely flooded, with water flowing across the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Clyde Pearce Road near the 80 block of the roadway was washout out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along Opie Frazier Road near Frazier Dement Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Osage drive was flooded and impassable.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 109 to 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 112 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell on power lines, resulting in power outages near the intersection of US Highway 1 and NC Highway 96.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on the driveway near Cedar Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on power lines.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 110 degrees.
Hail Hail
Quarter inch hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down east of Youngsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down east of Youngsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large pine trees were reported down at the 1300 block of Tarboro Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices ranged from 108 to 110 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down around the Youngsville area along Holden Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A powerline was reported down near the intersection of West College Street and West Noble Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down, resulting in power outages west of Spring Hope.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power outages were reported down.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down at the 160 and 1600 blocks of Gordon Moore Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down at Paul Sledge Rd near the Nash County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at 1600 E River Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down at Tollie Weldon Rd and US Highway 401.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near Brannon Rd, causing power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on electrical equipment, causing power outages near Pilot.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down along NC 56 Hwy E about 6.8 E Louisburg continued 2.9 miles toward the NW before lifting. Along the way, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, with the worst tree damage occurring near the intersection of Hickory Rock Rd and White Level Rd.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado briefly touched down at the Rocky Ford Community of Franklin County, NC. Several softwood trees were snapped and uprooted, and one utility pool was snapped. A well-defined tornado debris signature was noted on radar at the noted time.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in the area with one lane of US highway 1 flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding occurred near the intersection of Moores Pond Rd and Flat Rock Church Rd near Youngsville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were numerous reports of flooding, including Randsdell Rd, N Cross and E Winston strees, as well as Long Mill Rd, between Youngsville and Bunn.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado briefly touched down 1.1 SE of Epsom along NC 39 Hwy S and then continued about 2 miles toward the NNE before lifting. The damage path consisted of numerous trees that were snapped and uprooted. The worst damage along this patch occurred near the intersection of NC 39 H…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roadway flooding was reported near Park Ave.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roadway flooding was reported in the town of Franklinton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding on Cottage Ct in Youngsville, impacting home basements and crawl spaces.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads were flooded around Franklinton, resulting in several closures.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large tree limbs were near North Carolina highway 96 and Willow Bend Dr.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 | 24 | 3 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 1 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |