Tornadoes in Lincoln County
The Storm Prediction Center records 96 tornadoes whose paths touched Lincoln County, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2024. They killed 16 people and injured 362. The busiest month is May, with 35 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 5 May 1960. The most recent was on 3 November 2024.
- 96tornadoes
- 16deaths
- 362injuries
- 1,008per 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 | 30 | 31% |
| F1 / EF1 | 35 | 36% |
| F2 / EF2 | 18 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 10 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 1% |
| 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 | 10 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 35 |
| Jun | 20 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 8 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Lincoln County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Sapulpa, Oklahoma tornado5 May 1960, F5, 5 deaths, 81 injuries, 71.8 miles long
- Longest path: Oklahoma tornado5 May 1960, F3, 101.9 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado3 November 2024, EF3, 7 injuries, 25.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lincoln County
- Sapulpa, Oklahoma tornado5 May 1960, F5, 5 deaths, 81 injuries, 71.8 miles long
- Meeker, Oklahoma tornado2 April 1956, F3, 5 deaths, 68 injuries, 42.6 miles long
- Shawnee, Oklahoma tornado5 October 1970, F4, 4 deaths, 84 injuries, 25 miles long
- Edmond, Oklahoma tornado26 May 1963, F3, 1 death, 4 injuries, 34.3 miles long
- Midwest City, Oklahoma tornado1 May 1954, F4, 65 injuries, 59.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.