Tornadoes in Franklin County
The Storm Prediction Center records 31 tornadoes whose paths touched Franklin County, Iowa between 1953 and 2023. They killed 14 people and injured 462. The busiest month is June, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 15 May 1968. The most recent was on 28 July 2023.
- 31tornadoes
- 14deaths
- 462injuries
- 533per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Franklin County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 35% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 42% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Franklin County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 11 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 5 |
Records for Franklin County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Hansell, Iowa tornado15 May 1968, F5, 13 deaths, 462 injuries, 62.1 miles long
- Longest path: Gilbert, Iowa tornado20 May 1953, F3, 1 death, 116.1 miles long
- Most recent: Iowa tornado28 July 2023, EF1, 1.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Franklin County
- Hansell, Iowa tornado15 May 1968, F5, 13 deaths, 462 injuries, 62.1 miles long
- Gilbert, Iowa tornado20 May 1953, F3, 1 death, 116.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.