Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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54confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: November 20, 2023, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total541950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthNovember12 of 54
StrongestF3Jan 31, 1983
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries28whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 6Feb: 3Mar: 4Apr: 9May: 3Jun: 3Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 3Oct: 2Nov: 12Dec: 8JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

November is the peak month, with 12 of 54 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 5: 0: 33 AM: 3: 1: 26 AM: 0: 4: 19 AM: 0: 1: 512 PM: 2: 1: 13 PM: 1: 4: 46 PM: 2: 4: 29 PM: 5: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

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

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 3: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11990: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 1: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 3: 32010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 4: 4: 02020: 4: 2: 0: 3: 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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
15
EF1
24
EF2
13
EF3
2

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

Deadliest

F3, January 31, 1983

1 deaths, 2 injuries Strongest

F3, January 31, 1983

5 mile path Longest path

20.5 miles, F1

December 4, 1993, whole path Widest

1,200 yards, EF1

April 22, 2020
Every tornado

All 54 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Nov 20, 2023EF16.72 mi300 yd00
Nov 20, 2023EF114.91 mi300 yd00
Nov 20, 2023EF19.64 mi300 yd00
Apr 7, 2021EF13.42 mi200 yd00
Apr 7, 2021EF11.79 mi200 yd00
Apr 23, 2020EF11.13 mi100 yd00
Apr 23, 2020EF23.62 mi100 yd00
Apr 22, 2020EF17.61 mi1,200 yd00
Apr 22, 2020EF15.36 mi200 yd00
Nov 1, 2018EF112.58 mi350 yd00
Nov 1, 2018EF25.66 mi800 yd00
Oct 31, 2018EF27.81 mi800 yd00
Mar 11, 2018EF20.39 mi50 yd04
Apr 30, 2017EF10.63 mi95 yd00
Jan 2, 2017EF11.05 mi200 yd00
Jan 2, 2017EF12.84 mi200 yd00
Jan 2, 2017EF11.64 mi200 yd00
Nov 28, 2016EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Feb 15, 2016EF00.32 mi20 yd00
Dec 24, 2009EF00.26 mi10 yd00
Dec 24, 2009EF04.96 mi25 yd00
Dec 24, 2009EF03.7 mi25 yd00
Sep 2, 2008EF00.11 mi25 yd00
Sep 1, 2008EF00.11 mi25 yd00
Feb 21, 2008EF00.68 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 18, 2026DupontNot yet rated
Feb 14, 20262 NW BunkieNot 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.