Tornado History
Orleans Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Orleans, Louisiana. The records below identify 23 tornadoes from 1951 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $60.7M, with 1 deaths and 71 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Orleans, Louisiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in Orleans, Louisiana with 1 deaths
2022 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1950s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 10.09 miles in Orleans, Louisiana
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Orleans, Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Feb 13, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Orleans, Louisiana, July is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2022 was the most active year with 3 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 2022 with at least $51.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2017 | EF3 | Orleans, Louisiana | 10.09 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 33 | N/A |
| December 14, 2022 | EF2 | Orleans, Louisiana | 2.12 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 4 | $50.0M |
| October 3, 1964 | F2 | Orleans, Louisiana | 7.7 mi | 83 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| March 10, 1971 | F2 | Orleans, Louisiana | 1.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| February 13, 2007 | EF2 | Orleans, Louisiana | 6.47 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 15 | $2.0M |
| February 13, 2007 | EF2 | Orleans, Louisiana | 1.29 mi | 50 yd | 1 | 10 | $1.0M |
| February 2, 2006 | F2 | Orleans, Louisiana | 2.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| July 17, 1953 | F2 | Orleans, Louisiana | 6.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| June 22, 1981 | F2 | Orleans, Louisiana | 2.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 10, 2019 | EF1 | Orleans, Louisiana | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| November 1, 1951 | F1 | Orleans, Louisiana | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 6, 1971 | F1 | Orleans, Louisiana | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $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.