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Lincoln County, North Carolina
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
23
Tornado reports
131
Hail reports
31
Floods since 1996
537
All events
6
Deaths
$43.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lincoln County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 23 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Media reported a 43-year-old female postal worker died when gusty thunderstorm winds blew a large tree down on her vehicle on Norman Ct.
A tree fell across Ed Willis Rd. A vehicle collided with the fallen tree, killing the 19-year-old female driver.
This strong tornado touched down near the intersection of Locust Trail and Tola Houser Lane. Several homes at the beginning of the track received major damage to the roof and exterior wall. One home was shifted off its foundation by nearly 20 feet, with an upstairs room removed. …
Several roads were flooded in the northwest part of the county. Several swift water rescues were conducted. Some paved county roads completely washed out.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines and causing an outage along Parker Farm Rd.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter reported trees blown down near Ivey Church Rd and Union Church Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported (via Social Media) large tree limbs blown down along Unity Church Rd.
Hail Hail
Public reported 3/4 inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County comms reported multiple trees and power lines blown in Lincolnton and vicinity.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency manager reported flash flooding developed in the city of Lincolnton after 3 to 4 inches of rain fell in just a couple of hours in association with slow-moving thunderstorms. Water was reportedly at least a couple of feet high on some roads due to a combination of poor d…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported (via Social Media) several large tree limbs snapped, one of which fell on and damaged a fence.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported quarter size hail in the northwest corner of Lincoln County. Public shared Social Media photo of quarter-size hail on Lackey Rd.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
NWS storm survey found the path of a very brief and weak tornado that touched down just west of Killian Farm Rd, where a tree was snapped along with multiple large limbs. The tornado continued southeast, crossing Caswell Road where additional limbs were snapped. The tornado dissi…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County comms reported scattered trees blown down in Lincoln County, especially in the western part.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70 mph.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter and fire dept reported multiple trees and power lines blown down in the Lincolnton area, with a couple of other trees down in the eastern part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported the roof blown off a carport and a few trees blown down in the Vale area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fire dept reported multiple trees blown down in Lincolnton and vicinity, with some trees down on power lines, including on Royal Dr.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported numerous trees and power lines blown down in the southwestern portion of Lincoln County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple sources reported reported multiple trees and large limbs blown down from Forney Hill Rd to the western shores of Lake Norman, including Unity Church Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County comms reported around two dozen trees blown down across Lincoln County, with the highest concentration being in the Vale area. Some trees fell on and blocked roads.
Emergency manager reported a person was struck and injured by lightning in the Vale area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ham radio operator reported multiple trees and power lines blown down.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported quarter size hail in the Westport community.
Hail Hail
Emergency management reported quarter size hail in the North Brook community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported (via Social Media) a tree blown down across power lines in the Lincolnton area, with additional trees and lines down east of Iron Station.
Hail Hail
Public reported (via Social Media) nickel to quarter size hail in the Long Shoals area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fire dept reported a tree blown down on Southside Church Rd and another tree down on Philadelphia Church Rd.
Hail Hail
Public reported 3/4 inch hail in the Crouse area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County comms reported of numerous trees and power lines blown down across Lincoln County.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ham radio reported trees blown down and blocking Highway 27. Other trees were blown down on Love Memorial School Rd and Highway 150 near Crouse.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down on the Lincoln County side town of Stanley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County comms reported large trees blocking the road and damaging a bridge on Houser Farm Rd. Another large tree was blown down across Bess Chapel Church Rd.
Hail Hail
Ham radio operator reported quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter to golf ball size hail in multiple locations across western Lincoln County.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 26 | 3 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 34 | 3 |
| 2007 | 28 | 0 |
| 2006 | 26 | 2 |
| 2005 | 15 | 1 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 33 | 2 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 2 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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