Tornado History
Red River Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Red River, Louisiana. The records below identify 24 tornadoes from 1967 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.1M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Red River, Louisiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Red River, Louisiana with 0 deaths
2009 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 10 miles in Red River, Louisiana
Widest tornado: 1,800.0 yards in Red River, Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jan 22, 1999
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Red River, Louisiana, April 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.
Summary: 2009 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 2000 with at least $500K 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 23, 2000 | F3 | Red River, Louisiana | 7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 6, 2018 | EF2 | Red River, Louisiana | 8.9 mi | 1800 yd | 0 | 0 | $225K |
| April 13, 1967 | F2 | Red River, Louisiana | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| January 20, 1973 | F2 | Red River, Louisiana | 7.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 20, 1982 | F2 | Red River, Louisiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 8, 2024 | EF2 | Red River, Louisiana | 2.97 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 26, 2011 | EF1 | Red River, Louisiana | 3.52 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| January 12, 2013 | EF1 | Red River, Louisiana | 3.81 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 7, 2021 | EF1 | Red River, Louisiana | 9.18 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 19, 1982 | F1 | Red River, Louisiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| November 3, 1992 | F1 | Red River, Louisiana | 1.5 mi | 57 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 7, 1996 | F1 | Red River, Louisiana | 10 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.