Iberia Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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29confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: December 14, 2022, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports 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

Total291950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMay5 of 29
StrongestF2Mar 18, 1975
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries51whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 3Feb: 4Mar: 3Apr: 3May: 5Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 3Sep: 3Oct: 1Nov: 2Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 5 of 29 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 1: 2: 16 AM: 0: 1: 29 AM: 0: 2: 112 PM: 1: 3: 03 PM: 3: 3: 16 PM: 1: 1: 19 PM: 3: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 11980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11990: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 22000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 2: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 2: 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.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
10
EF2
5
Unknown
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

FU, January 4, 2007

2 deaths, 15 injuries Strongest

F2, March 18, 1975

4.1 mile path Longest path

33.2 miles, F1

April 29, 1960, whole path Widest

450 yards, F1

April 29, 1960
Every tornado

All 29 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 14, 2022EFU0.2 mi10 yd00
Dec 14, 2022EF25.2 mi300 yd016
Aug 27, 2017EF00.15 mi25 yd00
Jan 10, 2013EF15.53 mi50 yd00
Aug 8, 2008EF00.57 mi20 yd00
Feb 12, 2008EF00.17 mi10 yd00
Feb 13, 2007EF00.46 mi25 yd00
Jan 4, 2007FU15.07 mi100 yd215
Sep 21, 2006F12 mi50 yd00
Mar 2, 1999F12 mi50 yd02
Jan 2, 1999F14 mi200 yd00
Nov 10, 1998F01 mi30 yd00
May 9, 1996F02.5 mi20 yd00
May 18, 1995F10.5 mi30 yd00
Mar 16, 1995F00.5 mi20 yd00
Feb 25, 1993F00.3 mi100 yd00
Nov 21, 1992F215 mi73 yd04
Aug 21, 1990F00.3 mi13 yd00
May 31, 1990F00.2 mi20 yd00
May 18, 1989F10.3 mi30 yd01
Feb 1, 1988F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 9, 1981F10.1 mi70 yd00
Apr 21, 1979F15.7 mi10 yd02
Sep 14, 1977F20.2 mi27 yd00
Apr 30, 1975F27.1 mi50 yd01
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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.