Richland Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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39confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: December 28, 2024, 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

Total391950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthApril15 of 39
StrongestF3Jan 18, 1973
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries58whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

150 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 8Apr: 15May: 6Jun: 4Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 2Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 15 of 39 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 4: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 412 PM: 2: 2: 33 PM: 3: 7: 56 PM: 3: 0: 39 PM: 0: 1: 112 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 1: 0: 2: 1: 4: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 4: 32020: 3: 1: 2: 0: 1: 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
9
EF1
21
EF2
6
EF3
3

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 18, 1973

1 deaths, 2 injuries Strongest

F3, January 18, 1973

38 mile path Longest path

41.6 miles, F3

May 17, 1953, whole path Widest

1,000 yards, EF1

March 30, 2022
Every tornado

All 39 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 28, 2024EF15.64 mi130 yd00
Mar 30, 2022EF01.78 mi25 yd00
Mar 30, 2022EF17.37 mi1,000 yd00
May 4, 2021EF08.55 mi700 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF14.65 mi150 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF17.46 mi700 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF29.52 mi700 yd00
May 19, 2019EF118.67 mi700 yd00
May 8, 2019EF17.88 mi300 yd00
May 8, 2019EF18.89 mi200 yd00
Apr 13, 2018EF03.19 mi400 yd00
Apr 6, 2018EF07.85 mi50 yd00
Mar 28, 2018EF15.34 mi650 yd04
Mar 28, 2018EF12.82 mi400 yd00
Apr 2, 2017EF13.78 mi880 yd00
Apr 2, 2017EF13.69 mi300 yd00
Apr 10, 2009EF14.39 mi100 yd00
Oct 16, 2006F00.5 mi30 yd00
Nov 23, 2004F00.5 mi25 yd00
Mar 30, 1996F00.5 mi25 yd00
Jun 6, 1992F14 mi20 yd00
Jun 27, 1989F10.2 mi30 yd00
Apr 12, 1986F10.3 mi100 yd00
Apr 26, 1984F12 mi100 yd00
Nov 19, 1983F23 mi100 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.