Tornadoes in Lincoln County
The Storm Prediction Center records 26 tornadoes whose paths touched Lincoln County, North Carolina between 1968 and 2025. They killed 4 people and injured 64. The busiest month is May, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 5 May 1989. The most recent was on 3 May 2025.
- 26tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 64injuries
- 879per 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 | 9 | 35% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 50% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| 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.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 9 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Lincoln County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Belwood, North Carolina tornado5 May 1989, F4, 4 deaths, 52 injuries, 14 miles long
- Most recent: North Carolina tornado3 May 2025, EF0, 1.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lincoln County
- Belwood, North Carolina tornado5 May 1989, F4, 4 deaths, 52 injuries, 14 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.