Lincoln County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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95confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: November 3, 2024, EF3. 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

Total951950 to 2025

Per year1.3average since 1950

Peak monthMay35 of 95

StrongestF5May 5, 1960

Deaths16whole paths, see note

Injuries361whole 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

May is the peak month, with 35 of 95 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 5:00 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

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EF3

EF4

EF5

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

All 95 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	25.1 mi	1,000 yd	0	7
May 13, 2024	EF0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 6, 2024	EF0	2.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 2024	EF1	10.35 mi	250 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF1	9.9 mi	500 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF2	15 mi	2,300 yd	0	0
Feb 26, 2023	EF2	6.1 mi	200 yd	0	0
Oct 10, 2021	EF0	1.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 10, 2021	EF0	3.32 mi	250 yd	0	0
Jan 10, 2020	EF0	1.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 2019	EF1	5.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 21, 2019	EF0	2.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 2019	EF1	3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2018	EF0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 2013	EF0	1.21 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF1	14.42 mi	700 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF2	7.25 mi	450 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF3	20.84 mi	1,200 yd	0	4
Apr 14, 2011	EF0	0.3 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 19, 2010	EF1	1.4 mi	25 yd	0	0
Nov 10, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Nov 10, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Nov 10, 2004	F1	3 mi	600 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 2004	F1	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 2004	F1	4 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 29, 2004	F1	2.5 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 16, 2003	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 16, 2003	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 16, 2003	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 16, 2003	F1	4.9 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 16, 2003	F1	2.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 9, 2003	F1	8.1 mi	880 yd	0	0
May 9, 2003	F1	7 mi	880 yd	0	0
Apr 15, 2003	F1	4 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F3	16 mi	450 yd	0	13
May 3, 1999	F2	18 mi	150 yd	1	10
Oct 4, 1998	F1	8 mi	440 yd	0	6
Oct 4, 1998	F2	6 mi	580 yd	0	0
Oct 4, 1998	F2	3 mi	580 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1995	F2	0.2 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1995	F1	0.7 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 6, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 30, 1993	F1	4.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F2	19 mi	200 yd	0	1
May 15, 1989	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 31, 1987	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 19, 1987	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Sep 29, 1986	F1	4 mi	100 yd	0	0
Aug 15, 1986	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 16, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 12, 1985	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	3
Jun 27, 1983	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 1983	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 1983	F2	0.5 mi	77 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 11, 1980	F2	3.6 mi	200 yd	0	1
May 11, 1980	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 1979	F2	4.6 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 1, 1979	F1	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1975	F2	1.5 mi	200 yd	0	3
Jun 13, 1975	F2	1.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 13, 1975	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1974	F3	2.5 mi	350 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1974	F2	0.1 mi	1,500 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1974	F1	1.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1974	F3	6.8 mi	1,300 yd	0	8
Apr 20, 1974	F3	63.6 mi	100 yd	0	3
Sep 3, 1973	F1	15.7 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1973	F0	0.5 mi	17 yd	0	0
Apr 15, 1973	F1	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 5, 1970	F4	25 mi	150 yd	4	84
Jun 11, 1970	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1969	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1967	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1967	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1967	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 15, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 26, 1964	F1	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 26, 1963	F1	5.7 mi	333 yd	0	0
May 26, 1963	F3	34.3 mi	10 yd	1	4
Mar 5, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 5, 1960	F5	71.8 mi	800 yd	5	81
May 5, 1960	F3	101.9 mi	400 yd	0	0
Feb 9, 1959	F1	3.8 mi	500 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1957	F1	6.8 mi	440 yd	0	0
May 22, 1957	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 1957	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 1957	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 1957	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 1956	F3	42.6 mi	300 yd	5	68
May 1, 1954	F4	59.2 mi	10 yd	0	65
Jul 9, 1953	F1	0.3 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 1950	F2	1 mi	100 yd	0	0

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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.