Tornado History

Tangipahoa Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Tangipahoa, Louisiana. The records below identify 79 tornadoes from 1951 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $14.7M, with 1 deaths and 24 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes79
Total Deaths1
Total Injuries24
Property Damage$14.7M
Avg Length2.9 mi
Avg Width97 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Tangipahoa, Louisiana

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

Average 1.0 tornadoes per year (2.7/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 17 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF1 in Tangipahoa, Louisiana with 1 deaths
2026 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (16 events)
Longest tornado: 23.6 miles in Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Widest tornado: 527.0 yards in Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Mar 11, 2026

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Tangipahoa, Louisiana, March is the most active month with 17 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2026 was the most active year with 6 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
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F3

Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 24 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.

$2.8M$275K$28K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1992 with at least $2.8M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 February 6, 19531953F2 December 4, 19731973F2 September 5, 19771977F2 February 15, 19921992EF2 December 23, 20142014F2 April 9, 19611961F2 September 16, 19711971F2 May 12, 19721972F2 February 15, 19871987EF2 February 8, 20232023F2 May 7, 19721972F2 September 19, 19711971EF2 February 7, 20172017EF1 March 15, 20252025F1 December 11, 1983F1 June 8, 1989F1 August 26, 1992F1 November 15, 2006EF1 March 30, 2022EF1 February 15, 2026EF1 January 20, 2010EF1 May 17, 2015EF1 March 26, 2009F1 March 9, 1994F1 November 10, 1998EF1 October 6, 2025F1 March 7, 1995EF1 October 6, 2025F1 February 6, 1951F1 April 27, 1962F1 February 21, 1976F1 September 5, 1977F1 March 20, 1983EF1 February 12, 2008EF1 February 17, 2008EF1 October 26, 2025EF1 December 14, 2022F1 October 16, 1957F1 May 11, 1971F1 September 5, 1977F1 July 2, 1963F1 September 16, 1971F1 March 17, 1987F1 February 15, 1992EF1 January 21, 2016EF1 March 31, 2016EF1 January 2, 2017EF1 January 2, 2017EF1 November 1, 2018EF1 November 1, 2018EF1 December 16, 2019EF1 January 19, 2019EF1 June 4, 2024EF1 June 4, 2024EF1 March 11, 2026EF1 March 11, 2026F0 September 3, 1983F0 October 27, 2006F0 March 12, 2001F0 September 11, 1961F0 February 6, 1974F0 January 29, 2001EF0 October 6, 2025F0 April 23, 1952F0 March 29, 1960F0 September 8, 1977F0 March 12, 2001F0 April 6, 2005F0 April 12, 1974F0 April 11, 1997F0 March 9, 1999F0 August 20, 2000F0 July 22, 2000EF0 October 31, 2015EF0 April 14, 2018EF0 April 14, 2018EF0 March 11, 2026EF0 March 11, 2026EF0 March 11, 2026© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
February 6, 1953F3Tangipahoa, Louisiana6.5 mi400 yd00$2.5M
December 4, 1973F2Tangipahoa, Louisiana3.6 mi80 yd03$2.5M
September 5, 1977F2Tangipahoa, Louisiana1.7 mi70 yd01$2.5M
February 15, 1992F2Tangipahoa, Louisiana0.8 mi527 yd010$2.5M
December 23, 2014EF2Tangipahoa, Louisiana4.62 mi150 yd00$400K
April 9, 1961F2Tangipahoa, Louisiana23.6 mi100 yd00$250K
September 16, 1971F2Tangipahoa, Louisiana4.1 mi150 yd00$250K
May 12, 1972F2Tangipahoa, Louisiana2 mi100 yd00$250K
February 15, 1987F2Tangipahoa, Louisiana3.5 mi150 yd03$250K
February 8, 2023EF2Tangipahoa, Louisiana3.54 mi175 yd00$150K
May 7, 1972F2Tangipahoa, Louisiana1 mi100 yd00$25K
September 19, 1971F2Tangipahoa, Louisiana0.2 mi50 yd00$2K
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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.

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