Storm Shelters in West Frankfort, IL
West Frankfort is a Franklin County city just south of Benton. Households can send an estimate request through this referral service.
West Frankfort at a glance
West Frankfort is in Franklin County, Illinois, about 10 miles (13 min) south of Benton, with 7,275 residents at the 2020 Census. Tornado warnings for the area come from NWS Paducah. Installers who receive West Frankfort requests confirm whether they cover the address.
| County | Franklin County, Illinois |
|---|---|
| NWS warning office | NWS Paducah |
| Distance | about 10 miles (13 min) south of Benton (approximate) |
| Population | 7,275 (2020 Census; Wikipedia: West Frankfort, Illinois (2020 Census)) |
| Permit contact | City of West Frankfort or Franklin County (rules not verified by this site) |
The 1925 Tri-State Tornado
On March 18, 1925 the Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest in U.S. history, crossed southern Illinois. NWS Paducah notes that it claimed 132 lives on the northwest side of West Frankfort and that 22 people died in Parrish, in eastern Franklin County.
Source: NWS Paducah: 1925 Tri-State Tornado.
Other Franklin County records
NWS Paducah lists an F3 tornado on May 9, 1927 that moved through Carterville, Herrin and West Frankfort, with 21 injuries along its 16-mile path.
Source: NWS Paducah: Historic tornadoes prior to 1950.
Permits in West Frankfort
This site has not verified the permit rules for storm shelters in West Frankfort. Before installation, ask the City of West Frankfort if the address is inside city limits, or Franklin County if it is outside them.
Shelter types you can request in West Frankfort
All six shelter types can be requested from West Frankfort. Your request is shared with independent installers, who decide whether they can take a job in Franklin County and quote after seeing the property.
- Underground / In-Ground Storm Shelters
- Basement Tornado Shelters
- Garage Floor Storm Shelters
- Above Ground Storm Shelters
- Safe Rooms
- Prefabricated Bunkers
What a shelter in West Frankfort might cost
No verified West Frankfort prices exist and this site has none of its own. FEMA and FLASH publish national safe room ranges, summarised on the storm shelter cost page; installers quote after a site visit.
Other nearby areas
Requests are also accepted from Benton and other towns nearby. The areas below have their own pages with county, warning office, tornado history and permit notes, and the service areas page lists all five so you can compare coverage.
Request Shelter Information
Estimate request. Independent installers set any price after reviewing your property.