Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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51confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: May 2, 2024, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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The record

At a glance

Total511950 to 2025

Per year0.7average since 1950

Peak monthApril10 of 51

StrongestF3Oct 29, 1974

Deaths2whole paths, see note

Injuries69whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

April is the peak month, with 10 of 51 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 11:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

EF1

EF2

EF3

Unknown

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

All 51 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
May 2, 2024	EFU	0.01 mi	1 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 2024	EF1	6.62 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	0.01 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 2019	EF0	0.01 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 2019	EF1	0.75 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 2019	EF1	0.45 mi	311 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2019	EF1	1.57 mi	100 yd	0	0
Feb 15, 2016	EF0	0.78 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 2014	EF0	4.62 mi	300 yd	0	0
Mar 21, 2012	EF1	3.92 mi	40 yd	0	0
Mar 5, 2011	EF0	2.73 mi	25 yd	0	0
Mar 5, 2011	EF0	4.82 mi	25 yd	0	0
Nov 25, 2010	EF0	2.78 mi	75 yd	0	0
Oct 22, 2009	EF1	3.78 mi	500 yd	0	0
Oct 22, 2009	EF1	16.22 mi	800 yd	0	1
Oct 22, 2009	EF0	8.05 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 22, 2004	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 1, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 2000	F0	2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 2000	F1	3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jan 2, 1999	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 11, 1998	F1	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 23, 1997	F0	5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1992	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 24, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 8, 1991	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 29, 1990	F1	0.3 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 5, 1989	F1	0.4 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 26, 1988	F1	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Nov 16, 1987	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 11, 1982	F2	1 mi	150 yd	0	0
Mar 24, 1976	F2	0.5 mi	27 yd	0	0
May 8, 1975	F2	1 mi	100 yd	0	2
Apr 30, 1975	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jan 10, 1975	F1	7.6 mi	33 yd	0	0
Oct 29, 1974	F3	31.3 mi	200 yd	2	52
Mar 15, 1972	F1	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 11, 1971	F2	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 14, 1969	F1	0.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1967	F0	0.5 mi	67 yd	0	0
Feb 10, 1966	F2	0.2 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jul 12, 1965	F0	0.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jan 22, 1965	F1	1 mi	33 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1960	F2	13.8 mi	1,667 yd	0	4
Aug 16, 1959	F0	0.1 mi	67 yd	0	0
Nov 7, 1957	F1	22.8 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 31, 1957	F2	10.6 mi	267 yd	0	0
Apr 9, 1954	F0	22.9 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1954	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 4, 1952	F3	36.7 mi	100 yd	0	10

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.