Tornado History
Franklin Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Franklin, Virginia. The records below identify 5 tornadoes from 1978 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $661K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Franklin, Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Franklin, Virginia with 0 deaths
1978 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 8.11 miles in Franklin, Virginia
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Franklin, Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Aug 9, 1978
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Franklin, Virginia, August is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1978 was the most active year with 1 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 2019 with at least $650K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2019 | EF3 | Franklin, Virginia | 8.11 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $650K |
| June 9, 1996 | F2 | Franklin, Virginia | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 8, 2008 | EF1 | Franklin, Virginia | 0.54 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $8K |
| September 17, 2004 | F0 | Franklin, Virginia | 1.7 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 9, 1978 | Unknown | Franklin, Virginia | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.