Franklin storm history
Storm events recorded in Franklin, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
708
Total events
35
Tornadoes
79
Hail
56
Floods
11
Deaths
$2.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A long track tornado continued from southeast Lincoln County. The tornado produced damage south of Huntland. Isolated and minor EF-0 tree damage was noted at the intersection of John Hunter Highway (State Route 122) and Limestone Road near the Lincoln/Franklin County line. More s…
Tornado F3 Tornado
The worst damage occurred in western portions of Franklin county. In these locations mobile homes were destroyed, multiple power poles and trees were snapped, and homes sustained significant roof damage. A 79 year old man was killed near Estill Springs, along UT Farm road, when t…
A mix of rain, sleet, and snow beginning Friday night transitioned into a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow on Saturday. This produced sleet and snowfall accumulations between 1 and 2 inches across much of the county. In addition, in some locations up to one quarter of an inc…
Periods of light snow produced a dusting of snow, mainly 1/4 inch or less, across Franklin County. The snow accumulations were confined mainly to grassy areas. However, some slush on a road near Dercherd resulted in a single care automobile accident which claimed the life of an o…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped into the zero to 5 degrees above zero range.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped into the -1 to 5 range.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Temperatures dropped below freezing and reached as low as the upper teens to lower 20s.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down on Sinking Cove Road causing several uprooted trees. It briefly tracked south-southeast uprooting additional trees, passing across Little Crow Creek before lifting just northwest of The Bolo Club on Sinking Cove Road where no additional tree damage wa…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Eight to twelve inches of water covering Wagon Road at Sarvis Branch Road. Water up to the bottom of car doors.
Heat Heat
Heat index values peaked at 105 degrees during the afternoon hours on the 28th and 29th.
Heat Heat
The heat index briefly reached as high as 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large trees were uprooted, large limbs were snapped and structural damage to boat docks and walkways along Tims Ford Lake. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down onto a power line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down on Watercure Road near Belvidere.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down on a power line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down onto a power line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down just east of the Bluegill Grill and Marina, producing sporadic tree damage between Holiday Drive and Awalt Road. At this location, the tornado was approximately 100 yards wide, snapping and uprooting several hardwood trees. From here, the tornado continued …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down onto a house at 2394 Penile Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down onto power lines along Little Hurricane Creek Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down in the city of Winchester.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down in the city of Decherd.
Hail Hail
Hail with a diameter up to 1.5 inches was reported via photograph.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Up to half dollar dized hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail was reported via mPING.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail was reported.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down in Cowan on Franklin Street, causing several uprooted and split trees before continuing eastward. As the tornado continued just south along Sewanee Highway, sporadic tree damage was observed. It peaked in intensity along Saint Marys Lane where several large…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was knocked down and blocking the road at 4205 Greenhaw Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down onto Cline Ridge Road just off of Highway 50. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was was knocked down blocking both lanes of Growden Lane near Cook Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was was knocked down on Thorogood Street near Stewart Street. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was was knocked down blocking both lanes of Growden Lane near Cook Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof of a structure was damaged on Franklin Street.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One to two inches of snow fell across the county.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions linger in NWS Huntsville's CWA, including Lincoln, Franklin, and Moore Counties.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions linger in NWS Huntsville's CWA, including Lincoln, Franklin, and Moore Counties.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill and/or temperature was at or below +5 during this period.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill was as low as -8 during this period.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill and/or temperature was as low as +2 during this period.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill was at or below +5 during this period.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | 3 |
| 2024 | 24 | 2 |
| 2023 | 31 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 |
| 2020 | 45 | 2 |
| 2019 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 2 |
| 2017 | 19 | 1 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 2 |
| 2013 | 27 | 2 |
| 2012 | 23 | 1 |
| 2011 | 33 | 2 |
| 2010 | 22 | 1 |
| 2009 | 23 | 1 |
| 2008 | 27 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 3 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 4 |
| 1995 | 7 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 7 | 3 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |