A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Franklin County as of 6:26 PM EDT.
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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.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR WEST CENTRAL WORCESTER...HAMPSHIRE...SOUTHERN FRANKLIN AND CENTRAL HAMPDEN COUNTIES
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
No tornado warning has included Franklin County in the last 12 months.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5:52 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BOX | text |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 5:43 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BOX | text |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 4:41 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BOX | text |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 5:50 PM EDT | Flash flood warning | BOX | text |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 2:58 PM EDT | Flash flood warning | BOX | text |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 10:56 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BOX | text |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 11:58 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BOX | text |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 10:59 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BOX | text |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 10:32 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BOX | text |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 5:55 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BOX | text |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 2:54 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BOX | text |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 4:05 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BOX | 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.