Tornado History
Ouachita Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Ouachita, Louisiana. The records below identify 46 tornadoes from 1951 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $261.7M, with 0 deaths and 17 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Ouachita, Louisiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 20 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Ouachita, Louisiana with 0 deaths
1974 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 30.2 miles in Ouachita, Louisiana
Widest tornado: 1,545.0 yards in Ouachita, Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 27, 1989
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Ouachita, Louisiana, April is the most active month with 20 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1974 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 2020 with at least $250.8M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 1983 | F4 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 4 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 12, 2020 | EF3 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 8.01 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250.0M |
| April 12, 2020 | EF3 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 2.6 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $750K |
| February 1, 1968 | F3 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 13, 2014 | EF2 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 9.05 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.8M |
| December 2, 1983 | F2 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 10 | $2.5M |
| April 9, 2009 | EF2 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 5.9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 30, 1954 | F2 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 1 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| March 18, 1986 | F2 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 10, 1965 | F1 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 4.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 27, 1989 | F1 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 2 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 13, 2014 | EF1 | Ouachita, Louisiana | 0.7 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 0 | $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.