Lincoln County, Georgia tornadoes

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10confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1992). Most recent: April 28, 2013, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total101950 to 2025
Per year0.1average since 1950
Peak monthMay5 of 10
StrongestF3Nov 22, 1992
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries17whole 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

50 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 1May: 5Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 5 of 10 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 13 PM: 0: 1: 66 PM: 0: 0: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

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
5
EF1
2
EF2
2
EF3
1

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

Deadliest

F3, November 22, 1992

1 deaths, 9 injuries Strongest

F3, November 22, 1992

67 mile path Longest path

67 miles, F3

November 22, 1992, whole path Widest

400 yards, F3

November 22, 1992
Every tornado

All 10 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 28, 2013EF01.24 mi40 yd00
Mar 15, 2008EF01.14 mi110 yd00
Jan 13, 2005F00.1 mi30 yd00
May 6, 2003F03 mi50 yd00
Nov 11, 2002F01 mi50 yd00
May 7, 1998F20.5 mi200 yd00
May 7, 1998F11 mi100 yd00
May 7, 1998F21 mi200 yd08
May 7, 1998F10.5 mi100 yd00
Nov 22, 1992F367 mi400 yd19
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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.