Tornado History
Jackson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jackson, Louisiana. The records below identify 42 tornadoes from 1953 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.8M, with 5 deaths and 46 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Jackson, Louisiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (1.2/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Jackson, Louisiana with 5 deaths
2019 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 22.5 miles in Jackson, Louisiana
Widest tornado: 1,928.0 yards in Jackson, Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on May 8, 2019
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jackson, Louisiana, March is the most active month with 10 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 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 2019 with at least $1.1M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 1961 | F3 | Jackson, Louisiana | 2 mi | 400 yd | 5 | 37 | $250K |
| January 2, 2023 | EF2 | Jackson, Louisiana | 14.76 mi | 1928 yd | 0 | 3 | $850K |
| May 16, 1953 | F2 | Jackson, Louisiana | 22.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| November 7, 1986 | F2 | Jackson, Louisiana | 9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 18, 1986 | F2 | Jackson, Louisiana | 3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| March 11, 1968 | F2 | Jackson, Louisiana | 0.5 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 2, 1984 | F2 | Jackson, Louisiana | 10 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 8, 2019 | EF1 | Jackson, Louisiana | 4.03 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| April 9, 2009 | EF1 | Jackson, Louisiana | 6.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| March 24, 2009 | EF1 | Jackson, Louisiana | 1.15 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| February 28, 1987 | F1 | Jackson, Louisiana | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 23, 2000 | F1 | Jackson, Louisiana | 2.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 1 | $175K |
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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.