Freeze Watch
FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
Be prepared to take steps to protect tender plants from the cold.
A freeze watch is in effect for Franklin County as of 7:01 PM EDT.
Open the live map on Franklin County Get a message when a warning reaches your address
The map shows radar, every warning shape, and the path and arrival time of each storm cell headed toward the center of Franklin County. Tap your own street on it for times that apply to you.
FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
Be prepared to take steps to protect tender plants from the cold.
The most recent tornado warning that included Franklin County was issued Aug 11, 2026 by the Weather Service office in Wilmington, OH.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | 7:08 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | ILN | text |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 4:29 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | ILN | text |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 6:49 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | ILN | text |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 2:56 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | ILN | text |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 11:14 AM EDT | Flash flood warning | ILN | text |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 8:50 AM EDT | Flash flood warning | ILN | text |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 4:05 AM EDT | Flash flood warning | ILN | text |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 3:19 AM EDT | Flash flood warning | ILN | text |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 3:09 AM EDT | Flash flood warning | ILN | text |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 2:54 AM EDT | Flash flood warning | ILN | text |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 3:23 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | ILN | text |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 3:06 PM EDT | Tornado warning | ILN | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Franklin County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.