Storm Franklin
Storm that impacted Europe in 2022
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Storm Franklin, known in Germany as Storm Antonia,[1] was an extratropical cyclone which caused immense damage throughout Western Europe. The most intense storm of the 2021–22 European windstorm season, Franklin was first noted by the United Kingdom's Met Office on 12:00 UTC on February 19.[2] The next day, the Met Office would name it Franklin.[3] Franklin would be last noted on February 22.[2]
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| Formed | 20 February 2022 |
|---|---|
| Dissipated | 22 February 2022 |
| Highest gust | 95 mph (150 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 952 mb (28.11 inHg) |
| Maximum rainfall | 130mm (Seathwaite, Cumberland) |
| Damage | $811 million (2022 USD) |
| Areas affected | |
Part of the 2021–22 European windstorm season | |
Franklin would be the third windstorm in a week to be named by the Met Office, the first time since they started naming windstorms in 2015.[4] In total, Franklin would cause around $811 million (2022 USD) in damages.[5]
Preparations and impact
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionUnited Kingdom
In preparation for Franklin, several rail companies would delay or cancel some of their scheduled train rides.[6] Additionally, Rotterham Central station was briefly closed due to flooding.[7] Additionally, the Met Office issued dozens of warnings across the UK as Franklin neared the nation.[8][9] Franklin would cause torrential rain throughout the UK, with 130 mm (5.1 in) recorded in Seathwaite, Cumberland.[10] Sixty properties in Yorkshire would be flooded.[11]
Ireland
On February 20, the Met Office would issue several "amber" wind warnings for the Irish provinces of Ulster and Connacht, expecting Franklin to bring high winds, flooding, and sleet to those provinces.[12] When Franklin impacted the nation, more than 29 thousand people would lose power.[13]
Germany
The German Weather Service would issue a red alert for portions of Germany due to Franklins expected impact.[14] Franklin would primarily exacerbate the damage caused by Dudley and Eunice, causing flooding throughout the nation. The German rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, would shut down its regional services in North Rhine-Westphalia on February 20, cancelling and delaying several trips.[15]
Elsewhere
Franklin would cause two fatalities in Normandy, France.[16] Franklin would also cause localized flooding in Belgium and the Netherlands.[17] Due to Franklin, the ferry between Rostock and Denmark was temporarily suspended.[14]
Highest wind gust per country
| Country | Gust | Location |
|---|---|---|
 Belgium |
142 km/h (88 mph) | Zeebrugge |
 Denmark |
106 km/h (66 mph) | Gedser Odde |
 France |
144 km/h (89 mph) | Calais |
 Germany |
150 km/h (93 mph) | Feldberg, Schwarzwald |
 Ireland |
145 km/h (90 mph) | Hook Lighthouse |
 Luxembourg |
102 km/h (63 mph) | Goesdorf |
 Netherlands |
140 km/h (87 mph) | Westkapelle |
 United Kingdom |
146 km/h (91 mph) | Felixstowe |