St. Helena Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 4, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune5 of 24
StrongestF3May 19, 1983
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries44whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

June is the peak month, with 5 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 2: 33 AM: 1: 1: 06 AM: 2: 4: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 3: 03 PM: 4: 0: 06 PM: 0: 1: 09 PM: 0: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 21990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 3: 22020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 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
6
EF1
12
EF2
5
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

F3, May 19, 1983

1 deaths, 35 injuries Strongest

F3, May 19, 1983

12 mile path Longest path

42.7 miles, F2

December 4, 1973, whole path Widest

500 yards, F3

May 19, 1983
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 4, 2024EF04.38 mi75 yd00
Jun 4, 2024EF13.05 mi100 yd00
May 19, 2019EF00.18 mi30 yd00
Apr 7, 2019EF11.46 mi75 yd00
Nov 1, 2018EF11.09 mi75 yd00
Apr 14, 2018EF06.15 mi120 yd00
Apr 14, 2018EF00.41 mi20 yd00
Mar 31, 2016EF10.18 mi50 yd00
Feb 23, 2016EF00.3 mi50 yd00
Nov 16, 2011EF10.45 mi150 yd00
Feb 17, 2008EF10.3 mi15 yd00
Feb 12, 2008EF00.2 mi20 yd00
Nov 15, 2006F26.02 mi100 yd12
Apr 3, 2000F16 mi70 yd00
Jun 8, 1989F12 mi40 yd00
Jun 8, 1989F24 mi50 yd00
Dec 11, 1983F10.5 mi200 yd04
May 19, 1983F312 mi500 yd135
May 8, 1975F20.1 mi10 yd00
Feb 21, 1974F15.7 mi17 yd00
Dec 4, 1973F242.7 mi80 yd03
Jun 17, 1968F20.1 mi17 yd00
Nov 18, 1957F121.6 mi27 yd00
May 18, 1953F12 mi67 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 11, 20265 WNW RoselandNot yet rated
Mar 11, 20261 S EasleyvilleNot 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.