Tornado History
Franklin Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Franklin, Georgia. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1952 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.9M, with 1 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Franklin, Georgia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Franklin, Georgia with 1 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 9.5 miles in Franklin, Georgia
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Franklin, Georgia
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Sep 16, 2004
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Franklin, Georgia, September is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2004 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2004 with at least $1.2M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2004 | F2 | Franklin, Georgia | 2 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| April 9, 1970 | F2 | Franklin, Georgia | 2.3 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 16, 2004 | F2 | Franklin, Georgia | 5.5 mi | 50 yd | 1 | 1 | $75K |
| February 29, 1952 | F2 | Franklin, Georgia | 7.8 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 10, 2009 | EF2 | Franklin, Georgia | 9.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 28, 1973 | F1 | Franklin, Georgia | 1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 6, 2003 | F1 | Franklin, Georgia | 6 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 16, 1961 | F1 | Franklin, Georgia | 0.9 mi | 43 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 16, 2004 | F1 | Franklin, Georgia | 3.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 4, 1954 | F1 | Franklin, Georgia | 0.1 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| November 19, 2003 | F0 | Franklin, Georgia | 4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| March 15, 2008 | EF0 | Franklin, Georgia | 2.31 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.