Tornado History

Calcasieu Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Calcasieu, Louisiana. The records below identify 114 tornadoes from 1950 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $23.6M, with 0 deaths and 31 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes114
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries31
Property Damage$23.6M
Avg Length2.0 mi
Avg Width95 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Calcasieu, Louisiana

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

Average 1.5 tornadoes per year (3.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Calcasieu, Louisiana with 0 deaths
2018 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (21 events)
Longest tornado: 40.4 miles in Calcasieu, Louisiana
Widest tornado: 900.0 yards in Calcasieu, Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Mar 23, 1969

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Calcasieu, Louisiana, May is the most active month with 18 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 6 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 34 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.

$7.0M$701K$70K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2002 with at least $7.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 February 12, 19711971F3 November 21, 19921992F3 April 17, 19731973F3 April 17, 19731973F2 October 22, 19791979EF2 October 27, 20212021EF2 April 10, 20242024F2 March 17, 19611961F2 May 31, 19741974F2 January 2, 19991999EF2 January 24, 20232023EF2 May 13, 20242024F2 March 2, 19991999F2 April 27, 19571957F2 June 3, 1959EF2 January 24, 2023F2 January 22, 1965F1 December 30, 2002EF1 October 27, 2021EF1 December 20, 2011EF1 October 16, 2019F1 November 23, 1983F1 November 16, 1987F1 December 21, 1990EF1 December 20, 2017EF1 May 13, 2024F1 April 3, 2000EF1 July 20, 2012EF1 January 25, 2012EF1 March 29, 2018EF1 March 29, 2018F1 January 2, 1999EF1 May 5, 2020EF1 October 31, 2013F1 March 19, 1950F1 August 22, 1951F1 February 17, 1960F1 April 27, 1962F1 December 30, 1968F1 April 5, 1969F1 July 11, 1972F1 January 10, 1975F1 April 30, 1975F1 August 26, 1980F1 January 31, 1983F1 December 6, 1987F1 May 21, 1988F1 June 26, 1992EF1 December 20, 2017EF1 October 31, 2018EF1 January 24, 2023EF1 February 14, 2026EF1 October 31, 2018EF1 April 10, 2024EF1 March 24, 2016EF1 April 4, 2014EF1 October 31, 2018EF1 April 10, 2024F1 October 25, 1953F1 September 15, 1968F1 March 23, 1969F1 March 23, 1969F1 July 16, 1974F1 November 15, 1987F1 July 29, 1987F1 October 26, 1988F1 June 30, 1992F1 May 21, 1983F1 April 5, 1969F1 August 25, 1985F1 May 14, 1989F1 May 18, 1989F0 April 7, 1993F0 October 6, 1998F0 January 12, 1998EF0 June 27, 2024F0 May 26, 1974F0 June 5, 1991F0 January 2, 1999F0 November 22, 2004© 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
February 12, 1971F3Calcasieu, Louisiana3.6 mi150 yd01$2.5M
November 21, 1992F3Calcasieu, Louisiana6 mi73 yd02$2.5M
April 17, 1973F3Calcasieu, Louisiana0.5 mi10 yd01$25K
April 17, 1973F3Calcasieu, Louisiana0.5 mi10 yd00$25K
October 22, 1979F2Calcasieu, Louisiana1 mi500 yd011$2.5M
October 27, 2021EF2Calcasieu, Louisiana2.2 mi300 yd02$2.5M
April 10, 2024EF2Calcasieu, Louisiana1.05 mi150 yd00$500K
March 17, 1961F2Calcasieu, Louisiana40.4 mi283 yd00$250K
May 31, 1974F2Calcasieu, Louisiana5.1 mi50 yd00$250K
January 2, 1999F2Calcasieu, Louisiana4 mi400 yd02$250K
January 24, 2023EF2Calcasieu, Louisiana12.14 mi500 yd00$250K
May 13, 2024EF2Calcasieu, Louisiana3.44 mi200 yd00$250K
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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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