Franklin, TN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Franklin is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Williamson County, TN. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, earthquake, and strong wind.
Storm events near Franklin
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Franklin's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Franklin itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Williamson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Franklin along with the rest of the county, not a Franklin-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 89.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 72.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 90.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 35.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 41.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 41 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 84.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 54.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 53.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 89.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 84.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Williamson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Franklin, TN at risk of?
Franklin is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Williamson County, where Franklin is located, are cold wave, earthquake, and strong wind.
What is Franklin's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Williamson County, where Franklin is located, scoring 90.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Franklin a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Franklin carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Williamson County.
Has Franklin had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 39 tornado, 206 hail, 196 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Franklin since 2016.