Tornadoes in Lincoln County
The Storm Prediction Center records 63 tornadoes whose paths touched Lincoln County, Mississippi between 1955 and 2024. They killed 9 people and injured 245. The busiest month is April, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 10 January 1975. The most recent was on 28 December 2024.
- 63tornadoes
- 9deaths
- 245injuries
- 1,075per 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 | 19 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 27 | 43% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Lincoln County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 16 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 6 |
| Dec | 15 |
Records for Lincoln County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Magnolia, Mississippi tornado10 January 1975, F4, 9 deaths, 210 injuries, 56.5 miles long
- Longest path: Mississippi tornado12 April 1955, F2, 112.8 miles long
- Most recent: Mississippi tornado28 December 2024, EF1, 6.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lincoln County
- Magnolia, Mississippi tornado10 January 1975, F4, 9 deaths, 210 injuries, 56.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.