Allen Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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27confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: October 25, 2022, EF2. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total271950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthOctober8 of 27
StrongestF3May 1, 1967
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries5whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Allen Parish.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 2Feb: 1Mar: 3Apr: 1May: 7Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 3Oct: 8Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

October is the peak month, with 8 of 27 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 1: 2: 13 AM: 2: 2: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 1: 0: 212 PM: 3: 0: 23 PM: 1: 1: 26 PM: 2: 1: 09 PM: 1: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 22000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 32010: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 4: 22020: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
14
EF1
8
EF2
4
EF3
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F3, May 1, 1967

5.2 mile path Longest path

51 miles, F1

November 20, 1973, whole path Widest

900 yards, EF2

October 31, 2018
Every tornado

All 27 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 25, 2022EF20.44 mi170 yd00
May 17, 2020EF14.34 mi25 yd00
May 19, 2019EF11.3 mi900 yd00
May 19, 2019EF12.26 mi50 yd00
Oct 31, 2018EF213.27 mi900 yd00
Oct 31, 2018EF110.05 mi500 yd00
Apr 7, 2018EF00.45 mi100 yd00
Mar 29, 2018EF14.44 mi900 yd00
Mar 29, 2017EF23.57 mi100 yd00
Oct 31, 2013EF00.82 mi75 yd00
Feb 1, 2012EF03.73 mi20 yd00
Oct 22, 2009EF07.18 mi50 yd00
Oct 22, 2009EF00.27 mi25 yd00
Oct 22, 2009EF00.98 mi100 yd00
Sep 2, 2008EF02.86 mi50 yd00
Oct 12, 2006F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jan 29, 1999F02 mi100 yd00
Jan 2, 1999F12 mi200 yd00
Sep 12, 1998F01 mi30 yd00
Sep 11, 1998F01 mi30 yd00
May 18, 1995F10.5 mi30 yd01
May 4, 1991F00.2 mi17 yd00
Jun 16, 1983F00.5 mi50 yd00
Nov 20, 1973F151 mi100 yd01
Mar 24, 1972F00.1 mi27 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Feb 14, 20262 SSW OberlinNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.