Tornadoes in Lincoln County
The Storm Prediction Center records 123 tornadoes whose paths touched Lincoln County, Colorado between 1951 and 2023. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is June, with 51 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 31 May 1999. The most recent was on 13 July 2023.
- 123tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 15injuries
- 477per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Lincoln County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 89 | 72% |
| F1 / EF1 | 25 | 20% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 5% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | <1% |
Lincoln County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 26 |
| Jun | 51 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 8 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Lincoln County
- Strongest: Colorado tornado31 May 1999, F3, 7 miles long
- Longest path: Colorado tornado22 June 1972, F0, 13.1 miles long
- Most recent: Colorado tornado13 July 2023, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.