Jefferson Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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70confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 2, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 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

Total701950 to 2025
Per year0.9average since 1950
Peak monthApril12 of 70
StrongestEF3Mar 22, 2022
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries88whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 3Feb: 8Mar: 6Apr: 12May: 12Jun: 4Jul: 4Aug: 2Sep: 5Oct: 4Nov: 5Dec: 5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 12 of 70 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 2: 0: 73 AM: 3: 2: 16 AM: 3: 1: 29 AM: 8: 7: 412 PM: 0: 3: 43 PM: 3: 4: 06 PM: 5: 6: 29 PM: 1: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 9:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 1: 1: 2: 1: 2: 2: 0: 1: 1: 01980: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 0: 3: 1: 2: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 12000: 0: 2: 0: 1: 2: 1: 3: 1: 2: 22010: 0: 2: 2: 3: 0: 2: 2: 3: 1: 22020: 1: 3: 2: 2: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
32
EF1
24
EF2
11
EF3
1
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

F2, April 8, 1993

3 deaths, 39 injuries Strongest

EF3, March 22, 2022

11.47 mile path Longest path

18.1 miles, F0

March 19, 1950, whole path Widest

320 yards, EF3

March 22, 2022
Every tornado

All 70 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 2, 2025EF00.46 mi20 yd00
Sep 2, 2023EF00.69 mi75 yd00
Jan 24, 2023EFU2.91 mi100 yd00
Dec 14, 2022EF210.59 mi200 yd010
Mar 22, 2022EF311.47 mi320 yd12
May 18, 2021EF00.31 mi50 yd00
Apr 8, 2021EFU0.85 mi50 yd00
Apr 8, 2021EF12.34 mi100 yd00
Apr 28, 2020EF16.95 mi50 yd00
Oct 21, 2019EF01.45 mi25 yd00
Apr 7, 2019EF02.58 mi50 yd00
Apr 22, 2018EF01.27 mi30 yd00
May 12, 2017EF00.22 mi25 yd00
May 12, 2017EF06.77 mi40 yd00
Feb 7, 2017EF00.95 mi25 yd00
Nov 30, 2016EF00.76 mi30 yd00
Feb 23, 2016EF00.58 mi50 yd00
May 26, 2015EF10.37 mi100 yd00
Apr 27, 2015EF10.57 mi50 yd00
Jun 19, 2013EF00.3 mi60 yd00
Apr 24, 2013EF02.23 mi75 yd02
Apr 24, 2013EF10.9 mi50 yd00
Dec 25, 2012EF00.8 mi25 yd00
May 9, 2012EF10.25 mi50 yd00
May 13, 2011EF00.5 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 17, 20262 NNE Bridge CityNot yet rated
Jun 17, 20262 WNW AvondaleNot 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.