Tornado History
Lincoln Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lincoln, Minnesota. The records below identify 18 tornadoes from 1955 through 2018, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $830K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lincoln, Minnesota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Lincoln, Minnesota with 0 deaths
2001 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 9.2 miles in Lincoln, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Lincoln, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Jun 13, 2001
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lincoln, Minnesota, June is the most active month with 12 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2001 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1970 with at least $275K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 1955 | F2 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 9.2 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 1, 2011 | EF2 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 1.33 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 15, 1970 | F1 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 4.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 12, 2004 | F1 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 13, 2001 | F1 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| June 25, 1956 | F1 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 1, 1970 | F1 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 1.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 13, 2001 | F1 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 7, 1955 | F1 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| June 15, 1967 | F0 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 19, 1966 | F0 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 26, 1980 | F0 | Lincoln, Minnesota | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.