Local weather forecast

Weather in Franklin, OH

Updated 2026-08-11 14:15 local time · ZIP codes 45005

Sunny
Now79°F

Sunny

High / Low96° / 68°
Rain chance74%
Wind14 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:12AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.

Safety instructions

People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.

Flood Watch issued August 11 at 2:09AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday night. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.

Safety instructions

People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.

Flood Watch issued August 11 at 12:05PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.

Safety instructions

People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny79°3% rain
3 PMSunny96°3% rain
4 PMSunny96°3% rain
5 PMSunny91°3% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby72°69% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby77°37% rain
8 PMSunny73°11% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby70°80% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby68°86% rain
11 PMClear68°12% rain
12 AMClear68°14% rain
1 AMPatchy light rain in area with thunder66°46% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
96° 68°Sunny
Rain 74%Gust 22 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
84° 66°Patchy light rain in area with thunder
Rain 90%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Patchy rain nearby
83° 66°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 87%Gust 5 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like81°F
Humidity74%
Pressure29.97 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind14 mph WSW
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:46 AM
Sunset08:38 PM
Moonrise04:47 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 86% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 81°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

73°F, 11% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 47 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 79°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 86%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Franklin weather today

Sunny and 79°F in Franklin, OH. Today's high is 96°F with a 74% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 74%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Franklin

Sunrise is at 06:46 AM and sunset is at 08:38 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy light rain in area with thunder with a high near 84°F and a low near 66°F. The maximum rain chance is 90%.

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