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Tornado History

Lafayette Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lafayette, Louisiana. The records below identify 38 tornadoes from 1953 through 2018, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $37.0M, with 2 deaths and 32 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes38
Total Deaths2
Total Injuries32
Property Damage$37.0M
Avg Length2.3 mi
Avg Width71 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Lafayette, Louisiana

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

Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Lafayette, Louisiana with 2 deaths
1975 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 12 miles in Lafayette, Louisiana
Widest tornado: 650.0 yards in Lafayette, Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Oct 3, 2002

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Lafayette, Louisiana, May is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1975 was the most active year with 4 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 14 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.

$25.0M$2.5M$250K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1988 with at least $25.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 October 29, 19741974F2 March 28, 19771977F2 January 25, 20042004EF2 April 14, 20182018EF2 May 15, 20082008F2 November 21, 19531953F2 October 18, 19801980F2 June 13, 19921992F1 March 2, 19881988EF1 May 15, 20082008F1 November 7, 19571957F1 February 17, 19601960F1 April 30, 19751975F1 December 10, 19831983F1 January 12, 1992F1 December 9, 2004EF1 February 13, 2007F1 April 30, 1975F1 June 6, 1977F1 May 18, 1989EF1 April 2, 2017F1 May 8, 1975F1 July 10, 1969F1 May 7, 1978F1 May 18, 1989F0 October 3, 2002F0 May 15, 1991F0 September 11, 1998EF0 May 15, 2008EF0 January 25, 2012F0 September 12, 1998F0 April 29, 2006F0 October 3, 2002F0 October 3, 2002F0 January 7, 1975F0 October 2, 1988EF0 September 3, 2011EF0 August 29, 2017© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
October 29, 1974F3Lafayette, Louisiana7.3 mi167 yd01$250K
March 28, 1977F2Lafayette, Louisiana12 mi100 yd01$2.5M
January 25, 2004F2Lafayette, Louisiana1 mi10 yd03$1.0M
April 14, 2018EF2Lafayette, Louisiana4.13 mi650 yd00$750K
May 15, 2008EF2Lafayette, Louisiana5.34 mi200 yd00$300K
November 21, 1953F2Lafayette, Louisiana6.8 mi300 yd02$250K
October 18, 1980F2Lafayette, Louisiana0 mi33 yd04$250K
June 13, 1992F2Lafayette, Louisiana6 mi60 yd00$250K
March 2, 1988F1Lafayette, Louisiana0.8 mi73 yd00$25.0M
May 15, 2008EF1Lafayette, Louisiana0.85 mi100 yd00$3.0M
November 7, 1957F1Lafayette, Louisiana2 mi50 yd213$250K
February 17, 1960F1Lafayette, Louisiana10.6 mi183 yd00$250K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.