Tornado (F2) — Franklin, Georgia
September 16, 2004 · NOAA Storm Events record
Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
1
Property damage
$75K
Tornado scale
F2
Area
Franklin
Event narrative (NOAA)
This tornado touched down west of Franklin Springs, then moved north-northwest, damaging several homes, businesses, and vehicles as it tracked toward Carnesville. Numerous trees and power lines were also blown down. A 38-year-old woman was killed when the vehicle she was driving was hit by a falling tree. A passenger in the vehicle received minor injuries.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.