Tornado History
Lincoln Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lincoln, North Carolina. The records below identify 23 tornadoes from 1968 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $27.7M, with 4 deaths and 30 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lincoln, North Carolina
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Lincoln, North Carolina with 4 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 6.06 miles in Lincoln, North Carolina
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Lincoln, North Carolina
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 7, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lincoln, North Carolina, May is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2008 was the most active year with 3 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 1989 with at least $25.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1989 | F4 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 3 mi | 800 yd | 4 | 19 | $25.0M |
| October 26, 2010 | EF2 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 2.58 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 11 | $1.2M |
| May 7, 1998 | F2 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 2 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $212K |
| November 15, 2006 | F2 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 13, 2010 | EF1 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 3.2 mi | 650 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| March 7, 1992 | F1 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 13, 2010 | EF1 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 0.28 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 19, 2008 | EF1 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 4.26 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $130K |
| May 15, 2003 | F1 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| October 16, 2003 | F1 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 1.5 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| March 12, 1968 | F1 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 13, 2005 | F1 | Lincoln, North Carolina | 3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/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.