St. Charles Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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23confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 20, 2023, EF2. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total231950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthNovember5 of 23
StrongestF3Jan 28, 1966
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries19whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

November is the peak month, with 5 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 4: 0: 112 PM: 0: 2: 33 PM: 2: 2: 26 PM: 3: 0: 09 PM: 1: 0: 112 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 4: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 02020: 0: 1: 2: 1: 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. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
7
EF2
3
EF3
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

EF2, December 14, 2022

1 deaths, 8 injuries Strongest

F3, January 28, 1966

0.1 mile path Longest path

16.4 miles, F1

December 21, 1969, whole path Widest

400 yards, EF2

June 20, 2023
Every tornado

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 20, 2023EF23.79 mi400 yd00
Dec 14, 2022EF29.85 mi75 yd18
Nov 26, 2022EF11.95 mi200 yd00
May 19, 2021EF00.52 mi75 yd00
Jun 5, 2018EF03.35 mi100 yd00
May 12, 2017EF06.77 mi40 yd00
Oct 25, 2015EF00.75 mi50 yd01
Apr 27, 2015EF00.8 mi50 yd00
Mar 29, 2011EF00.15 mi25 yd00
Nov 3, 2010EF00.25 mi25 yd00
Feb 12, 2008EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Dec 19, 2002F05 mi20 yd00
Nov 5, 2002F10.3 mi75 yd02
Oct 25, 2002F00.1 mi20 yd00
Aug 22, 2002F00.2 mi20 yd00
Feb 27, 1999F10.8 min/a00
Nov 24, 1996F00.1 mi20 yd00
Dec 13, 1993F11.2 mi23 yd01
May 31, 1990F10.2 mi20 yd00
Apr 13, 1980F23.6 mi10 yd02
Dec 21, 1969F116.4 mi67 yd05
Jan 28, 1966F30.1 mi17 yd00
Nov 21, 1953F11 mi100 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 17, 20262 ENE BoutteNot yet rated
Jun 17, 20267 SSE Des AllemandsNot 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 12, 2026.