Tornadoes in Lincoln County
The Storm Prediction Center records 25 tornadoes whose paths touched Lincoln County, Arkansas between 1960 and 2025. They killed 5 people and injured 52. The busiest month is December, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1968. The most recent was on 5 January 2025.
- 25tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 52injuries
- 447per 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 | 10 | 40% |
| F1 / EF1 | 8 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 20% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Lincoln County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 6 |
Records for Lincoln County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Star City, Arkansas tornado3 April 1968, F4, 5 deaths, 16 injuries, 33.7 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado5 January 2025, EF1, 1.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lincoln County
- Star City, Arkansas tornado3 April 1968, F4, 5 deaths, 16 injuries, 33.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.