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Tornado History

Louisiana Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Louisiana. The local dataset contains 2,628 tornado records from 1950 through 2026, with a strongest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage) and at least $1.9B in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is February 15, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 166 deaths and 2,818 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2,628
Total Deaths166
Total Injuries2,818
Property Damage$1.9B
Avg Length3.7 mi
Avg Width139 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Louisiana

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 34.1 tornadoes per year (70.7/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 507 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Louisiana with 22 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 108 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (558 events)
Longest tornado: 61.9 miles in Louisiana
Widest tornado: 2,464.0 yards in Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 31 on Jul 8, 2024

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Louisiana, April is the most active month with 507 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 108 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
EF3
F4
EF4
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 706 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$261.1M$26.1M$2.6M$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1978 with at least $261.1M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Tornado Count By County

Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.

Calcasieu
Caddo
Acadia
Rapides
De Soto
Bossier
St. Landry
Tangipahoa
Natchitoches
St. Tammany
Madison
Vernon
Cameron
Vermilion
Jefferson
Webster
Union
Beauregard
Avoyelles
Morehouse

Summary: Calcasieu County has the highest count in this state group with 108 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

F4 December 3, 19781978F4 December 6, 19831983F4 April 3, 19991999F4 December 3, 19531953F4 December 3, 19531953F4 December 3, 19531953F4 December 3, 19531953F4 December 3, 19531953F4 December 3, 19531953F4 December 3, 19531953F4 October 3, 19641964F4 April 1, 19831983F4 April 1, 19831983F4 April 3, 19991999EF4 November 29, 2010F4 February 12, 1950F4 February 12, 1950F4 February 12, 1950F4 February 12, 1950EF3 April 12, 2020EF3 April 25, 2019EF3 April 24, 2010EF3 March 22, 2022F3 October 29, 1974F3 October 29, 1974F3 May 19, 1983F3 May 19, 1983F3 May 19, 1983F3 May 2, 1984F3 May 2, 1984F3 May 2, 1984F3 May 2, 1984F3 November 15, 1987F3 November 15, 1987F3 November 3, 1992F3 August 25, 1992EF3 December 16, 2019F3 April 23, 2000F3 November 23, 2004F3 April 3, 1999F3 February 6, 1953F3 February 6, 1953F3 November 7, 1957F3 September 10, 1961F3 April 24, 1964F3 April 24, 1964F3 March 20, 1974F3 March 20, 1976F3 April 21, 1977F3 June 5, 1981F3 April 1, 1983F3 April 1, 1983F3 April 1, 1983F3 April 1, 1983F3 April 1, 1983F3 April 1, 1983F3 February 9, 1983F3 February 9, 1983F3 February 9, 1983F3 May 19, 1983F3 November 19, 1983F3 May 20, 1984F3 November 21, 1992F3 November 21, 1992F3 November 21, 1992F3 November 21, 1992F3 April 23, 2000EF3 December 16, 2019F3 April 3, 1999EF3 December 13, 2022F3 April 23, 2000F3 September 24, 2005EF3 December 16, 2019EF3 April 10, 2021EF3 April 12, 2020F3 April 3, 1999F3 January 21, 1999F3 April 23, 2000F3 April 23, 2000EF3 May 17, 2020© OpenStreetMap contributors

Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
December 3, 1978F4Bossier, Louisiana6.2 mi400 yd2266$250.0M
December 6, 1983F4St. John the Baptist, Louisiana7 mi200 yd025$25.0M
April 3, 1999F4Bossier, Louisiana12.6 mi200 yd790$6.7M
October 3, 1964F4Lafourche, Louisiana1.5 mi67 yd22165$2.5M
December 3, 1953F4Vernon, Louisiana15.5 mi300 yd720$2.5M
December 3, 1953F4La Salle, Louisiana4.3 mi300 yd215$2.5M
April 1, 1983F4Morehouse, Louisiana5 mi1000 yd220$2.5M
December 3, 1953F4Rapides, Louisiana28.8 mi300 yd010$2.5M
December 3, 1953F4Rapides, Louisiana4.1 mi300 yd00$2.5M
December 3, 1953F4Grant, Louisiana11.9 mi300 yd05$2.5M
December 3, 1953F4Grant, Louisiana12.2 mi300 yd00$2.5M
December 3, 1953F4Grant, Louisiana8.7 mi300 yd00$2.5M

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.