Additional Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Central Texas; Tropical Storm Chantal to Impact the Coastal Carolinas

Heavy rainfall and flooding concerns remain for today across Central Texas and the Hill Country, with scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Tropical Storm Chantal has formed and will bring heavy rainfall and flooding concerns to portions of the coastal Carolinas. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected from the Southeast to Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Franklin County is covered by 3 Weather Radio Stations:

Frankfort (For all of Franklin County)

Frequency: 162.500 MHz
Channel: 5
FIPS: 021073

Owenton (For North and Central Franklin County)

Frequency: 162.450 MHz
Channel: 3
FIPS: 021073

Lexington (For far South Franklin County)

Frequency: 162.400 MHz
Channel: 1
FIPS: 021073

Warnings and forecasts for Franklin County are issued by our office and broadcast on each of these transmitters.

The strength and quality of the broadcast from each transmitter will depend on your distance from the transmitter, terrain, and other local effects. Tune your radio to the broadcast that comes in most clearly and reliably at your location and provides the most representative weather information.

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