Lincoln County, Kansas tornadoes

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35confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: June 23, 2022, EFU. 2026 so far: 4 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

Total351950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay14 of 35
StrongestF3Aug 7, 1952
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries2whole 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

140 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 3May: 14Jun: 8Jul: 2Aug: 4Sep: 2Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 14 of 35 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 23 PM: 6: 4: 86 PM: 5: 2: 39 PM: 2: 1: 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 4: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 4: 5: 0: 1: 0: 2: 1: 0: 22010: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 2: 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. This year so far: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
24
EF1
5
EF2
1
EF3
3
Unknown
2

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

F3, August 7, 1952

4.7 mile path Longest path

28.7 miles, F3

October 29, 1956, whole path Widest

880 yards, F0

June 14, 1954
Every tornado

All 35 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 23, 2022EFU0.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 23, 2022EFU0.1 mi50 yd00
May 6, 2015EF010.72 mi100 yd00
Apr 24, 2015EF10.2 mi40 yd00
Jun 1, 2011EF01.13 mi75 yd00
May 19, 2011EF00.51 mi50 yd00
Jun 20, 2009EF00.37 mi50 yd00
Jun 20, 2009EF01.16 mi55 yd00
May 5, 2007EF12 mi75 yd00
Sep 21, 2006F00.3 mi35 yd00
Sep 21, 2006F017 mi300 yd00
Jul 1, 2004F01 mi75 yd00
Jun 11, 2002F01 mi55 yd00
Jun 11, 2002F04 mi110 yd00
May 11, 2002F01 mi110 yd00
May 11, 2002F00.5 mi110 yd00
May 5, 2002F01 mi220 yd00
Aug 23, 2001F01 mi110 yd00
Aug 23, 2001F01 mi110 yd00
Aug 23, 2001F00.5 mi110 yd00
Apr 21, 2001F02 mi220 yd00
May 4, 1999F06 min/a00
May 12, 1995F11 mi50 yd00
May 7, 1993F013 mi440 yd00
Apr 12, 1991F01 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Sep 30, 20264 S Ash GroveNot yet rated
Sep 30, 20265 N Sylvan GroveNot yet rated
Sep 30, 20264 E LucasNot yet rated
Sep 30, 20263 E LucasNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.