Franklin storm history
Storm events recorded in Franklin, Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
906
Total events
5
Tornadoes
194
Hail
128
Floods
1
Deaths
$10.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A tornado touched down just to the north of Oak Level. It then moved northeastward, significantly damaging three structures while heavily damaging or destroying ten outbuildings. The tornado reached a peak intensity of EF-3 near Windy Ridge Road and again near Sealtest Lane. The …
Thunderstorm winds blew numerous trees down across the county. A mobile home suffered major damage as a fallen tree split the structure in half. Several other homes across the northern part of the county suffered minor to moderate damage from fallen trees in the Boones Mill to Bu…
Six reports of heat related maladies where persons were taken to the hospital.
Local news reports said many roads were flooded and damaged across Franklin County. Several were closed due to large mudslides, including Five Mile Mountain Road in southern Franklin near the Floyd County line. A section of Virginia 116 (Jubal Early Highway) in the Coopers Cove a…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall occurred across the county during the morning hours through the late evening of the 8th. Snowfall amounts ranged from 3.5 inches at a location four miles east-northeast of Callaway to 7.0 inches at a location two miles south-southeast of Copper Hill. Key Impac…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall across the county ranged from 3.0 inches to around 4.0 inches across the county, though less than half of the county received 4 inches. Key Impacts: Hazardous travel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Truman Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees near the intersection of Franklin Street and Sawmill Road.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a house and set it on fire along the 4500 block of Webster Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of US Route 220 and Windy Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on the southbound side of US Route 220 about one mile north of Fishburn Mountain Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down three trees and a couple large tree branches between the 6300 and 6500 blocks of Jubal Early Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds, blocking part of Coopers Cove Road near Edwardsville Road.
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One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds across Bethlehem Road.
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A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds onto a power line along Ocala Road.
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A swath of a few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Hardy Road near Keffer Road.
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A cluster of about a dozen trees was blown down by thunderstorm winds in an area between Burnt Chimney Road and Brooks Mill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Lovely Valley Road, one at the intersection with Scruggs Road, and the other near the intersection of Gilford Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Doe Run creek was observed flowing out of its banks several inches deep across both Doe Run Road and Ashpone Tavern Road. These roads were impassible until the flooding receded. MRMS Crest Unit Streamflow indicated flows of nearly 840 cfs per square mile at this location at 12:00…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Six Mile Post Road was observed flooded and impassible as Hatchet Creek was observed flooding several inches out of its banks over the roadway. No damage was reported to the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Story Creek was observed flowing anywhere from 12 to 18 inches deep over the intersection of Franklin Street and Old Ferrum Road. This is a known flood-prone location given the sharp bend in the creek and the narrow culvert under the road. No damage was reported to the road howev…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
South Fork Blackwater River was observed out of its banks and flowing several inches deep across Callaway Road, making the road impassible until the flooding receded. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Turners Creek was observed out of its banks and flowing several inches deep across Turners Creek Road, making the road impassible until the flooding receded. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 6600 block of Callaway Road near the town of Rocky Mount was observed flooded and impassable due to runoff from several inches of rain flowing across the road into the Blackwater River. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Runoff from several inches of heavy rain caused Tharp Creek to flow several inches deep across the intersection of Dry Hill Road and Tharp Creek Road in the town of Ferrum, making the road impassible until the flooding receded. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy runoff from several inches of heavy rain caused damage to a portion of Sycamore Street in the town of Rocky Mount.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree and a power pole on Little Mountain Circle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree down along the 2400 block of Booker T Washington Highway.
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Thunderstorm winds downed one tree on Harmony Road, which blocked the road.
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Thunderstorm winds downed a cable line, which landed across Turner Lane.
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Thunderstorm winds downed a tree across North Church Drive.
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Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Old Franklin Turnpike.
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Multiple trees were downed by thunderstorm winds on Ramsey Memorial Road in Penhook.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees and multiple power lines near the intersection of Green Level Road and Falcon Lane.
High Wind High Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds around Franklin County. One tree was reported down blocking Crossbow Lane.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 2 and 4 inches of snow fell across Bland County from February 11 through February 12. Up to four tenths of an inch of ice accumulation was also observed, with the greatest amount in Ferrum. Over 26,000 customers had lost power by 11 AM on February 13. Key Impacts: power o…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 1.5 and 5 inches of snow fell across Franklin County from January 10 through January 11. The highest amount of five inches was reported northeast of Sontag. Key Impacts: power outages, vehicle accidents.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between one and two inches of snow, with a couple locally higher amounts, fell across Franklin County from January 5th through January 6th, with the highest amount of 2.5 inches reported near Rocky Mount. Over three quarters of an inch of ice accumulation was also reported near B…
High Wind High Wind
About 89 trees were downed across the county by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene. By early Friday afternoon, over 4,000 people were reported without power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind blew a tree down. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind blew down a tree. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew numerous trees down across the road at the intersection of Taylors Road and Fox Ridge Road. Additionally, numerous trees were also blown down at the intersection of Taylors Road and Newmarc Lane. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a power pole. As a result, powerlines were down across the road near the intersection of Burnt Chimney Road and 3 Oaks Road. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down upon a powerline along Brooks Mill Road. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down upon a house on South Pointe Shore Drive. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds blew trees down near Glade Hill. Damage values are estimated.
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Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees across the roadway at the intersection of Rock Lily Road and Wirtz Road. Damage values are estimated.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 |
| 2020 | 38 | 0 |
| 2019 | 37 | 1 |
| 2018 | 34 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 35 | 0 |
| 2015 | 28 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 45 | 0 |
| 2011 | 63 | 0 |
| 2010 | 74 | 0 |
| 2009 | 29 | 0 |
| 2008 | 46 | 1 |
| 2007 | 30 | 0 |
| 2006 | 26 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 1 |
| 2003 | 30 | 0 |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 39 | 1 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |