Tornado History

Lincoln Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lincoln, Missouri. The records below identify 24 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.2M, with 0 deaths and 9 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes24
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries9
Property Damage$3.2M
Avg Length2.6 mi
Avg Width50 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Lincoln, Missouri

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Lincoln, Missouri with 0 deaths
2010 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 24 miles in Lincoln, Missouri
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Lincoln, Missouri
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 23, 2010

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Lincoln, Missouri, April is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2010 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 8 recorded events.

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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2006 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 March 13, 20062006F3 April 29, 19841984F2 October 10, 19691969F1 February 11, 19991999F1 March 14, 19531953F1 April 23, 19551955F1 December 18, 19571957F1 March 13, 19731973F1 May 1, 19831983F1 May 27, 19551955F1 March 13, 20062006EF1 December 27, 20082008EF1 June 13, 20152015EF1 April 17, 20262026F0 June 24, 1962F0 July 18, 2000F0 July 18, 2000F0 June 13, 2005EF0 October 2, 2007EF0 April 23, 2010EF0 April 23, 2010EF0 April 23, 2010EF0 January 29, 2013EF0 November 4, 2024© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
March 13, 2006F3Lincoln, Missouri24 mi300 yd06$2.5M
April 29, 1984F3Lincoln, Missouri8 mi50 yd00$250K
October 10, 1969F2Lincoln, Missouri2.7 mi100 yd00$250K
February 11, 1999F1Lincoln, Missouri6 mi70 yd00$100K
March 14, 1953F1Lincoln, Missouri0.2 mi10 yd01$25K
April 23, 1955F1Lincoln, Missouri7.9 mi10 yd00$25K
December 18, 1957F1Lincoln, Missouri0.3 mi100 yd01$25K
March 13, 1973F1Lincoln, Missouri0 mi50 yd01$25K
May 1, 1983F1Lincoln, Missouri0.3 mi50 yd00$25K
May 27, 1955F1Lincoln, Missouri0.2 mi10 yd00$30
March 13, 2006F1Lincoln, Missouri0.2 mi75 yd00N/A
December 27, 2008EF1Lincoln, Missouri1.12 mi40 yd00N/A
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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.

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