Is lightning near Franklin right now?
Storm season in Franklin peaks April–September.
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Thunderstorm season near Franklin
Lightning near Franklin follows Tennessee's pattern of about 52 thunderstorm days a year, roughly 2.1× the national average of 25. Lightning near Franklin is most frequent April–September.
- TN thunderstorm days/yr
- 52
- Peak season
- April–September
- vs US average
- 2.1×
- Metro population
- ~83.5K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Franklin sits
Franklin sits inland at about 653 ft, roughly 365 mi from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
NOAA logged 78 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Franklin since 2015 — including 8 injuries.
- Elevation
- 653 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~365 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Franklin
In Franklin, lightning can strike well ahead of the rain, so a live distance beats waiting for the downpour. Follow the 30-30 rule: shelter when thunder arrives within 30 seconds of a flash, and stay put for 30 minutes after the last rumble. StrikeCast’s nearest-strike distance and approaching or moving-away trend tell you which way the storm is heading.
StrikeCast app
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Franklin?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Franklin, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Franklin right now?
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck. Follow the 30-30 rule: shelter when thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. StrikeCast's distance and trend help you decide before the storm arrives.
When is thunderstorm season in Franklin?
Franklin sees the most lightning April–September, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Franklin?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Franklin, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.