Tornado History
Ascension Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Ascension, Louisiana. The records below identify 23 tornadoes from 1950 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.0M, with 0 deaths and 21 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Ascension, Louisiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Ascension, Louisiana with 0 deaths
2019 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 15.55 miles in Ascension, Louisiana
Widest tornado: 267.0 yards in Ascension, Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jan 22, 1965
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Ascension, Louisiana, March is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2019 was the most active year with 4 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 1976 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 1969 | F3 | Ascension, Louisiana | 10.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| January 25, 1976 | F2 | Ascension, Louisiana | 1.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 7 | $2.5M |
| January 22, 1965 | F2 | Ascension, Louisiana | 1 mi | 267 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 19, 1950 | F2 | Ascension, Louisiana | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 6, 2019 | EF2 | Ascension, Louisiana | 1.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 5 | N/A |
| February 15, 2026 | EF1 | Ascension, Louisiana | 6.14 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $225K |
| December 10, 2012 | EF1 | Ascension, Louisiana | 1.39 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| March 21, 2012 | EF1 | Ascension, Louisiana | 4.22 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| March 26, 2009 | EF1 | Ascension, Louisiana | 1.75 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| March 4, 2025 | EF1 | Ascension, Louisiana | 1.83 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| April 7, 2003 | F1 | Ascension, Louisiana | 1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 7, 2019 | EF1 | Ascension, Louisiana | 0.79 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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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.