Tornado History
Avoyelles Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Avoyelles, Louisiana. The records below identify 54 tornadoes from 1950 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $10.2M, with 1 deaths and 25 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Avoyelles, Louisiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (2.1/yr in last decade)
November is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Avoyelles, Louisiana with 1 deaths
2020 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 14.91 miles in Avoyelles, Louisiana
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Avoyelles, Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Dec 24, 2009
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Avoyelles, Louisiana, November is the most active month with 12 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2020 was the most active year with 5 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 2017 with at least $4.6M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 1983 | F3 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 5 mi | 100 yd | 1 | 2 | $250K |
| May 20, 1983 | F3 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 23, 2020 | EF2 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 3.62 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| October 31, 2018 | EF2 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 4.75 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| March 30, 1961 | F2 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 6.2 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| September 11, 1982 | F2 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 0.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 7, 1984 | F2 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| November 6, 2000 | F2 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 3 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 3 | $200K |
| March 11, 2018 | EF2 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 0.39 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 4 | $120K |
| November 24, 2001 | F2 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 3 | $50K |
| November 27, 1964 | F2 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 6.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| January 22, 1965 | F2 | Avoyelles, Louisiana | 2.3 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
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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.