Ouachita Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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47confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: April 12, 2022, EF1. 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

Total471950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthApril20 of 47
StrongestF4Apr 1, 1983
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries39whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

200 Jan: 1Feb: 2Mar: 6Apr: 20May: 3Jun: 6Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 3Nov: 3Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 20 of 47 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 6: 212 PM: 1: 2: 33 PM: 3: 7: 76 PM: 1: 0: 39 PM: 3: 1: 512 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 2: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 1: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 31990: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22010: 1: 2: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 12020: 3: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
14
EF1
24
EF2
5
EF3
3
EF4
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

Deadliest

F4, April 1, 1983

2 deaths, 20 injuries Strongest

F4, April 1, 1983

9 mile path Longest path

39 miles, F1

March 28, 1974, whole path Widest

1,545 yards, EF1

April 14, 2018
Every tornado

All 47 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 12, 2022EF12.55 mi300 yd01
Apr 7, 2021EF02.81 mi50 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF11.14 mi50 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF32.6 mi400 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF38.01 mi300 yd00
May 8, 2019EF14.27 mi75 yd00
Apr 14, 2018EF17.31 mi1,545 yd00
Apr 13, 2018EF11.72 mi600 yd00
Oct 13, 2014EF29.05 mi300 yd00
Oct 13, 2014EF10.7 mi225 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF01.88 mi50 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF05.21 mi70 yd00
Nov 29, 2010EF13.67 mi100 yd00
Apr 9, 2009EF212.6 mi300 yd00
Mar 27, 2009EF01.6 mi75 yd00
Nov 23, 2001F19 mi30 yd00
Jan 22, 1999F121.9 min/a00
Nov 24, 1996F10.3 mi30 yd00
Apr 22, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 22, 1995F00.1 mi30 yd00
Mar 30, 1993F14 mi150 yd00
Apr 19, 1992F10.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 1992F10.2 mi50 yd00
Jun 27, 1989F10.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 27, 1989F10.2 mi30 yd00
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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.