Tornado History
Lincoln Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lincoln, South Dakota. The records below identify 58 tornadoes from 1954 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $36.8M, with 2 deaths and 15 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lincoln, South Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 25 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Lincoln, South Dakota with 1 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 14 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (26 events)
Longest tornado: 16.4 miles in Lincoln, South Dakota
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Lincoln, South Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 14 on Jun 24, 2003
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lincoln, South Dakota, June is the most active month with 25 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2003 was the most active year with 14 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 $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 1954 | F3 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 0 mi | 43 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 14, 1970 | F2 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 3.8 mi | 33 yd | 1 | 1 | $25.0M |
| September 10, 2019 | EF2 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 0.63 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 8 | $6.8M |
| April 26, 1986 | F2 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| September 10, 2019 | EF2 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 0.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| April 26, 1986 | F2 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 5 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 22, 1964 | F2 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 10 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 1, 1970 | F2 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 2.3 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 28, 1972 | F2 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 0.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $2K |
| June 22, 1964 | F2 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 16.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 21, 1968 | F2 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 16.4 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| July 27, 2001 | F1 | Lincoln, South Dakota | 1 mi | 85 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
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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.