Lincoln, RI Tornado History — 49 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Lincoln, RI had?
Lincoln has had 49 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Lincoln?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lincoln was an EF1 on June 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Lincoln?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lincoln, with 15 on record. April through June account for 10 of the 49 tornadoes on record near Lincoln.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lincoln
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Lincoln been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lincoln from any of the 49 tornadoes since 1950, though 50 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lincoln
What the record shows near Lincoln
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Lincoln, with 14 of the 49 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Lincoln record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lincoln, 45 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lincoln is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Lincoln has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 8, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.