Tornado History
Franklin Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Franklin, Mississippi. The records below identify 21 tornadoes from 1972 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.1M, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Free address preview
Were any of these tornadoes close to your property?
Enter a street address in or near Franklin, Mississippi to see the number of recorded tornadoes within 5 miles, the nearest track distance, and a property-centered preview.
No account or email required. Full detailed report: $15 one time.
Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Franklin, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
December is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Franklin, Mississippi with 0 deaths
2020 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 18.37 miles in Franklin, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 1,500.0 yards in Franklin, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Dec 23, 2020
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Franklin, Mississippi, December is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2020 was the most active year with 4 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 1983 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
This map covers the wider location—not your exact property.Measure the closest recorded track to a street address in or near Franklin, Mississippi.
Measure distance free
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, 2024 | EF3 | Franklin, Mississippi | 18.37 mi | 1500 yd | 0 | 2 | $1.0M |
| April 5, 1983 | F2 | Franklin, Mississippi | 5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| December 16, 2019 | EF2 | Franklin, Mississippi | 4.23 mi | 720 yd | 0 | 1 | $125K |
| January 4, 1972 | F2 | Franklin, Mississippi | 1.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 9, 2008 | EF1 | Franklin, Mississippi | 4.17 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| October 14, 1984 | F1 | Franklin, Mississippi | 0.5 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| October 14, 1984 | F1 | Franklin, Mississippi | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 16, 1987 | F1 | Franklin, Mississippi | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 2, 2017 | EF1 | Franklin, Mississippi | 1.01 mi | 1056 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| November 1, 2018 | EF1 | Franklin, Mississippi | 2.99 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| November 20, 2023 | EF1 | Franklin, Mississippi | 1.21 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| November 1, 2018 | EF1 | Franklin, Mississippi | 13.6 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
Did any of these records occur near a property you care about?Use an exact street address for a property-centered preview around Franklin, Mississippi.
Check a Franklin, Mississippi address
Related Location Pages
- Lucien tornado history4
- Mc Call Creek tornado history3
- Meadville tornado history2
- Eddiceton tornado history2
- Little Spgs tornado history2
- Roxie tornado history1
- Bude Dixie Fld tornado history1
- Hamburg tornado history1
- White Apple tornado history1
- Knoxville tornado history1
- Franklin tornado history1
- Bude tornado history1
Source And Limits
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.