Lincoln Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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30confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: April 5, 2022, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total301950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril13 of 30
StrongestEF3Apr 25, 2019
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries16whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

130 Jan: 1Feb: 3Mar: 2Apr: 13May: 3Jun: 0Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 5Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 13 of 30 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 3: 13 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 212 PM: 4: 2: 33 PM: 2: 4: 16 PM: 0: 0: 39 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 12010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 22020: 0: 0: 1: 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
7
EF1
14
EF2
8
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

EF3, April 25, 2019

2 deaths, 2 injuries Strongest

EF3, April 25, 2019

11.15 mile path Longest path

34.1 miles, F1

March 3, 1977, whole path Widest

1,545 yards, EF1

April 14, 2018
Every tornado

All 30 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 5, 2022EF15.09 mi150 yd00
May 8, 2019EF15.43 mi80 yd00
Apr 25, 2019EF311.15 mi1,000 yd22
Apr 14, 2018EF17.31 mi1,545 yd00
Apr 14, 2018EF14.6 mi865 yd00
Apr 14, 2018EF16.45 mi470 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF05.98 mi80 yd00
Apr 9, 2009EF14.4 mi150 yd00
Sep 13, 2008EF00.25 mi40 yd00
Sep 13, 2008EF00.25 mi50 yd00
May 7, 2003F15.3 mi100 yd00
Nov 26, 2001F113.7 mi30 yd00
Nov 26, 2001F17.1 mi40 yd00
Jan 22, 1999F111.9 mi40 yd00
Nov 30, 1996F210 mi250 yd29
Nov 3, 1992F10.8 mi40 yd00
May 2, 1984F215 mi150 yd00
Apr 8, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 19, 1983F21 mi100 yd03
Apr 19, 1982F215 mi100 yd00
Mar 3, 1977F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 3, 1977F134.1 mi100 yd00
Apr 25, 1970F124.4 mi833 yd00
Apr 13, 1967F10.5 mi33 yd01
Jul 11, 1965F20.5 mi33 yd01
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.