Franklin County IA Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Franklin County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
25
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
2
8.0% of total
Fatalities
13
462 injuries
Strongest Rating
F5
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
July 28, 2023
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 2:45 AM UTC | 3:30 AM UTC |
Franklin County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 19069
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- IAC069
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