Lincoln County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Lincoln County, ID right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 49 alerts that included Lincoln County, roughly 5 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (26 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on April 30, 2020. 4 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Lincoln County alert history
Alert events that included Lincoln County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 26 | 2 | May 13, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 7 | 0 | March 23, 2018 |
| Flood Advisory | 7 | 0 | May 26, 2023 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 5 | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 2 | 0 | June 13, 2023 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 1 | 0 | January 15, 2020 |
| Tornado Warning | 1 | 0 | April 30, 2020 |
Tornado history in Lincoln County
4 tornadoes have been recorded in Lincoln County since 1950. That ranks 20 of 44 counties in Idaho. The most recent was on October 4, 2006 (rated F0).
Strongest tornadoes in Lincoln County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 1987 | F1 | Lincoln County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 4, 2006 | F0 | Lincoln County | 0.5 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 4, 2006 | F0 | Lincoln County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 4, 2006 | F0 | Lincoln County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2006 | F0 | Lincoln County | 0.5 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 4, 2006 | F0 | Lincoln County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 4, 2006 | F0 | Lincoln County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 21, 1987 | F1 | Lincoln County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Lincoln County
- Population: 5,556 (2024 estimate)
- State: Idaho
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 016063 (how to use it)