Tornado History
Louisiana Tornado History
This page summarizes tornado history for Louisiana. The local dataset contains 2,757 tornado records from 1950 through 2026, with a strongest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage) and at least $1.9B in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is May 11, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 180 deaths and 2,939 injuries.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Louisiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 35.8 tornadoes per year (72.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 521 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.
Summary: In Louisiana, April is the most active month with 521 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 108 recorded tornadoes.
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.
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.
Summary: Calcasieu County has the highest count in this state group with 114 tornado records.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 21, 1971 | F5 | Madison, Louisiana | 13.6 mi | 500 yd | 11 | 9 | $2.5M |
| February 21, 1971 | F5 | East Carroll, Louisiana | 18.1 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 9 | $2.5M |
| December 3, 1978 | F4 | Bossier, Louisiana | 6.2 mi | 400 yd | 2 | 266 | $250.0M |
| December 6, 1983 | F4 | St. John the Baptist, Louisiana | 7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 25 | $25.0M |
| April 3, 1999 | F4 | Bossier, Louisiana | 12.6 mi | 200 yd | 7 | 90 | $6.7M |
| October 3, 1964 | F4 | Lafourche, Louisiana | 1.5 mi | 67 yd | 22 | 165 | $2.5M |
| December 3, 1953 | F4 | Vernon, Louisiana | 15.5 mi | 300 yd | 7 | 20 | $2.5M |
| December 3, 1953 | F4 | La Salle, Louisiana | 4.3 mi | 300 yd | 2 | 15 | $2.5M |
| April 1, 1983 | F4 | Morehouse, Louisiana | 5 mi | 1000 yd | 2 | 20 | $2.5M |
| December 3, 1953 | F4 | Rapides, Louisiana | 28.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 10 | $2.5M |
| December 3, 1953 | F4 | Rapides, Louisiana | 4.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| December 3, 1953 | F4 | Grant, Louisiana | 11.9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 5 | $2.5M |
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Top County Pages
- Calcasieu tornado history114
- Caddo tornado history109
- Acadia tornado history90
- Rapides tornado history84
- Tangipahoa tornado history79
- De Soto tornado history77
- Bossier tornado history74
- St. Landry tornado history73
- St. Tammany tornado history70
- Natchitoches tornado history68
- Cameron tornado history67
- Madison tornado history65
- Jefferson tornado history64
- Vermilion tornado history62
- Vernon tornado history61
- Webster tornado history60
- Beauregard tornado history60
- Union tornado history57
- Avoyelles tornado history54
- Jefferson Davis tornado history50
Top Location Pages
- Shongaloo tornado history10
- Franklinton tornado history10
- Houma tornado history9
- Richard tornado history9
- Lafayette tornado history8
- Iota tornado history8
- New Light tornado history8
- Mamou tornado history8
- Frierson tornado history8
- Tallulah tornado history7
- Jonesville tornado history7
- Slidell tornado history7
- Oberlin tornado history7
- Gueydan tornado history7
- Vernon tornado history7
- Downsville tornado history7
- Carson tornado history7
- (lch)lk Charles Muni tornado history7
- Houltonville tornado history7
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.