Tornado History

Arcola Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Arcola, Louisiana as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 5 matching records from 2006 through 2026. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is March 11, 2026, and minimum reported property damage totals $250K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes5
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries2
Property Damage$250K
Avg Length4.2 mi
Avg Width119 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Arcola, Louisiana

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Arcola, Louisiana with 0 deaths
2018 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 7.57 miles in Arcola, Louisiana
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Arcola, Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 14, 2018

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Arcola, Louisiana, April is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2018 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2006 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 November 15, 20062006EF1 March 11, 20262026EF0 April 14, 20182018EF0 April 14, 20182018EF0 March 11, 20262026© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
November 15, 2006F1Tangipahoa, Louisiana2.66 mi75 yd02$250K
March 11, 2026EF1Tangipahoa, Louisiana2.85 mi200 yd00N/A
April 14, 2018EF0Tangipahoa, Louisiana4.51 mi120 yd00N/A
April 14, 2018EF0Tangipahoa, Louisiana3.6 mi25 yd00N/A
March 11, 2026EF0Tangipahoa, Louisiana7.57 mi175 yd00N/A
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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.

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