Franklin, MA Tornado History — 52 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Franklin, MA had?
Franklin has had 52 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Franklin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Franklin was an EF0 on September 6, 2025.
When is tornado season in Franklin?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Franklin, with 18 on record. April through June account for 12 of the 52 tornadoes on record near Franklin.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Franklin
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 22 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Franklin
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Franklin and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on September 6, 2025 and the most recent on September 6, 2025. It is already counted in the Franklin totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN WEST OF BARNES HILL ROAD IN BERLIN... MA AND TRAVELED ENE CROSSING DERBY ROAD AND WEST STREET. MANY SOFT OR HARDWOOD TREES SNAPPED AT THE TRUNK (BOX)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Franklin
95 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Franklin since 1950, across 2 events. 1,284 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Franklin.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which caused 94 fatalities along a 34.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Franklin
What the record shows near Franklin
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Franklin, with 15 of the 52 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Franklin record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Franklin, 46 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Franklin is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Franklin has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 22 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 8, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.