Tornado History
St. James Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on St. James, Louisiana. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 2002 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of EF2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $166K, with 3 deaths and 75 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for St. James, Louisiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in St. James, Louisiana with 2 deaths
2026 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 12.95 miles in St. James, Louisiana
Widest tornado: 350.0 yards in St. James, Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Mar 20, 2002
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In St. James, Louisiana, May is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2026 was the most active year with 2 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 2011 with at least $50K 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 23, 2016 | EF2 | St. James, Louisiana | 12.95 mi | 350 yd | 2 | 75 | N/A |
| May 16, 2024 | EF1 | St. James, Louisiana | 4.83 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| February 7, 2017 | EF1 | St. James, Louisiana | 1.22 mi | 75 yd | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| April 7, 2018 | EF1 | St. James, Louisiana | 1.25 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 6, 2019 | EF1 | St. James, Louisiana | 0.52 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| February 15, 2026 | EF1 | St. James, Louisiana | 11.87 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 4, 2011 | EF0 | St. James, Louisiana | 0.94 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| March 4, 2025 | EF0 | St. James, Louisiana | 1.38 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| March 20, 2002 | F0 | St. James, Louisiana | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| May 11, 2026 | EF0 | St. James, Louisiana | 0.69 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| May 2, 2006 | F0 | St. James, Louisiana | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| July 6, 2007 | EF0 | St. James, Louisiana | 0.2 mi | 20 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.