Franklin County, Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
194
Hail reports
128
Floods since 1996
921
All events
1
Deaths
$10.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Franklin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across Boones Mill Road near Gills Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were reported along Carolina Springs Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree as well as multiple power lines were reported down along Tavern Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down along the 1100 Block of the Booker T Washington Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of downed trees were reported in Franklin County. The reports are as follows: A large tree was reported down and onto a home along Colonial Turnpike, causing damage to the home. A power line was reported down along the 100 Block of Jack's Mountain Road. A large tree was r…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down along the 4000 Block of Brooks Mill Road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Outflow from thunderstorms caused multiple reports of wind damage throughout Franklin County, including at least 18 trees blown down in the northern portion of the county. A tree was also blown down at the 200 Block of Sample Road. One power line was reported down across the road…
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions continued in Franklin county through late June after the previous several months of March, April, and May recorded precipitation totals of 8.00-10.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined …
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions expanded into Franklin county in May after the previous several months of February, March, and April recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined with t…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions continued in Franklin county in late April after the previous several months of January, February, and March recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals ranged from 3.0 to 5.1 inches. Key Impacts: transportation delays.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 4.5 inches of snow, up to 1.0 inches of sleet, and up to 0.50 inches of freezing rain. Key Impacts: traffic accidents.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Franklin county in early January after the previous two months of November and December recorded precipitation totals of 2.00-4.00 inches, which ended up being 25 to 50 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined w…
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds across Bethlehem Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed one tree on Harmony Road, which blocked the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a cable line, which landed across Turner Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree across North Church Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 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 | 11 | 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 |
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