Franklin County, Florida tornadoes

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50confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: June 15, 2023, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total501950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthJune11 of 50
StrongestF2Jun 8, 1989
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries9whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Franklin County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 2Feb: 2Mar: 1Apr: 4May: 3Jun: 11Jul: 1Aug: 4Sep: 7Oct: 8Nov: 5Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 11 of 50 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 23 AM: 1: 2: 16 AM: 4: 2: 59 AM: 1: 2: 112 PM: 3: 3: 13 PM: 3: 4: 46 PM: 2: 3: 29 PM: 2: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 8:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 41970: 0: 0: 2: 0: 3: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 41990: 0: 0: 1: 2: 2: 1: 1: 0: 1: 02000: 5: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 2: 2: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
30
EF1
16
EF2
4

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F2, June 8, 1989

3 deaths, 4 injuries Strongest

F2, June 8, 1989

3 mile path Longest path

22 miles, F1

April 23, 1983, whole path Widest

350 yards, EF1

January 22, 2017
Every tornado

All 50 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 15, 2023EF00.44 mi50 yd00
Jun 9, 2023EF00.34 mi50 yd00
Dec 14, 2022EF00.33 mi210 yd00
Jan 15, 2022EF12.65 mi50 yd00
Jun 20, 2017EF00.39 mi50 yd00
Jan 22, 2017EF12.36 mi350 yd00
Oct 13, 2014EF00.01 mi20 yd00
Apr 14, 2013EF01.86 mi10 yd00
Feb 25, 2013EF00.01 mi20 yd00
Apr 21, 2012EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Jun 23, 2009EF00.57 mi25 yd00
Oct 27, 2006F11.6 mi125 yd00
Sep 15, 2004F05 mi100 yd00
Nov 10, 2002F00.1 mi50 yd00
Oct 13, 2001F10.2 mi50 yd00
Aug 5, 2001F00.1 mi20 yd00
Sep 22, 2000F10.3 mi50 yd00
Sep 22, 2000F00.3 mi30 yd00
Jul 31, 2000F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 24, 2000F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 23, 2000F00.1 mi30 yd00
Sep 2, 1998F11 mi60 yd00
Oct 1, 1996F10.1 mi30 yd01
Nov 11, 1995F00.1 mi20 yd00
Oct 2, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.