Lincoln County, Colorado tornadoes

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118confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: July 13, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total1181950 to 2025

Per year1.6average since 1950

Peak monthJune50 of 118

StrongestF3Jun 6, 1990

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries15whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Lincoln County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

June is the peak month, with 50 of 118 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

Unknown

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

All 118 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
Jul 13, 2023	EFU	0.01 mi	25 yd	0
Jun 16, 2023	EF0	0.01 mi	20 yd	0
May 24, 2023	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0
May 23, 2021	EF0	0.5 mi	25 yd	0
May 23, 2021	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0
May 22, 2021	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0
May 22, 2021	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0
May 22, 2021	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0
May 22, 2021	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0
Apr 27, 2021	EF0	0.01 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 27, 2021	EF0	0.01 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF0	0.01 mi	50 yd	0
May 26, 2019	EF0	0.02 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 19, 2018	EF0	0.01 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 19, 2018	EF0	0.01 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 19, 2018	EF0	0.01 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 17, 2015	EF1	0.01 mi	100 yd	0
Aug 17, 2015	EF1	0.01 mi	100 yd	0
May 9, 2015	EF0	0.01 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 14, 2014	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 4, 2014	EF0	3.39 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 4, 2014	EF1	5.24 mi	200 yd	0
Jun 4, 2014	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 8, 2014	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 8, 2014	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 3, 2013	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 4, 2013	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 4, 2010	EF1	0.1 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 11, 2010	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 23, 2010	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 27, 2009	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 23, 2009	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 17, 2009	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 17, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 20, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 20, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 20, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 24, 2007	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 24, 2007	EF0	2 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 9, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 2, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 2, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 15, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 6, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 6, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 9, 2001	F0	0.5 mi	1,320 yd	0
Jun 9, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 9, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 9, 2001	F0	5 mi	880 yd	0
Jun 9, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 9, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 7, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0
May 28, 2001	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
May 31, 1999	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
May 31, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0
May 31, 1999	F3	7 mi	200 yd	0
May 31, 1999	F2	7 mi	100 yd	0
May 16, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0
Jun 1, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 3, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 30, 1996	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0
Jul 23, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 23, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 23, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 23, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 23, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 18, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 18, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 18, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 12, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 20, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 12, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 12, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 12, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 27, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 5, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 5, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 5, 1992	F1	3 mi	200 yd	0
Jun 5, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 8, 1992	F0	9 mi	50 yd	0
May 23, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
May 2, 1991	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 2, 1991	F1	0.2 mi	27 yd	0
May 2, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 6, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 6, 1990	F3	7 mi	500 yd	14
Jul 13, 1989	F1	0.8 mi	40 yd	0
Jul 13, 1989	F1	0.8 mi	40 yd	0
Jul 28, 1988	F1	1 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 24, 1987	F1	0.6 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 24, 1987	F1	0.6 mi	30 yd	0
Aug 3, 1986	F1	0.5 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 9, 1986	F1	0.5 mi	40 yd	0
Jun 12, 1984	F1	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 9, 1983	F1	1 mi	37 yd	0
Apr 30, 1983	F1	2.5 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 13, 1982	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 13, 1982	F1	1 mi	80 yd	0
Jun 14, 1982	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 1, 1982	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0
May 29, 1982	F2	1 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 30, 1980	F1	2 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 23, 1978	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 5, 1978	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
May 21, 1978	F0	0.8 mi	17 yd	0
Jun 2, 1977	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0
Mar 18, 1977	F2	1.5 mi	67 yd	0
Mar 18, 1977	F2	1.5 mi	67 yd	0
May 12, 1975	F1	0.3 mi	100 yd	0
Jul 7, 1972	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 22, 1972	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 13, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 23, 1965	F2	4.6 mi	67 yd	0
Jul 20, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Oct 24, 1956	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 17, 1956	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 4, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 6, 1951	F2	4.7 mi	217 yd	1

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.