Tornado History
Lincoln Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lincoln, Mississippi. The records below identify 67 tornadoes from 1955 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $12.3M, with 5 deaths and 29 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lincoln, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.9 tornadoes per year (2.8/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 16 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Lincoln, Mississippi with 5 deaths
2026 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (20 events)
Longest tornado: 72.7 miles in Lincoln, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 1,230.0 yards in Lincoln, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Dec 23, 2020
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lincoln, Mississippi, April is the most active month with 16 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2026 was the most active year with 6 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 1986 with at least $2.8M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 1975 | F4 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 14 mi | 150 yd | 5 | 9 | $2.5M |
| December 2, 1967 | F3 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 11.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 21, 1972 | F3 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 9.1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 12, 1986 | F2 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 8.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 6, 2003 | F2 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 10 mi | 1230 yd | 0 | 6 | $1.0M |
| January 27, 1994 | F2 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 6 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 7 | $500K |
| December 20, 2007 | EF2 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 5.03 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $500K |
| December 16, 2019 | EF2 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 10.39 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 12, 1955 | F2 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 72.7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 12, 1986 | F2 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 3 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 16, 1987 | F2 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 16 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| November 21, 1992 | F2 | Lincoln, Mississippi | 15 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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Source And Limits
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.