St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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23confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: June 6, 2019, EF0. 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

Total231950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune7 of 23
StrongestF4Dec 6, 1983
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries83whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 0Feb: 3Mar: 2Apr: 1May: 3Jun: 7Jul: 0Aug: 2Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 7 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 1: 1: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 2: 2: 412 PM: 0: 1: 03 PM: 1: 3: 26 PM: 1: 0: 29 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 11:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 1: 1: 32020: 0: 0: 0: 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
12
EF1
7
EF2
2
EF3
1
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

F3, August 25, 1992

2 deaths, 32 injuries Strongest

F4, December 6, 1983

7 mile path Longest path

9 miles, F3

August 25, 1992, whole path Widest

1,000 yards, F1

March 31, 1957
Every tornado

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 6, 2019EF08.45 mi100 yd00
Jun 6, 2019EF04.64 mi30 yd00
Jun 6, 2019EF01.87 mi60 yd00
Jun 5, 2018EF03.35 mi100 yd00
Jun 21, 2017EF01.92 mi50 yd00
Feb 23, 2016EF24.69 mi250 yd017
Feb 23, 2016EF13.15 mi250 yd00
Dec 28, 2015EF10.6 mi150 yd00
May 28, 2014EF12.55 mi75 yd00
Mar 29, 2011EF00.08 mi50 yd00
May 15, 2010EF00.06 mi20 yd00
Jun 30, 2003F10.2 mi40 yd04
Aug 25, 1992F39 mi150 yd232
Sep 2, 1990F00.5 mi30 yd00
Feb 15, 1987F10.3 mi50 yd00
Aug 23, 1986F00.1 mi13 yd00
Nov 28, 1985F00.2 mi17 yd00
Dec 6, 1983F47 mi200 yd025
Apr 30, 1981F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 19, 1980F11 mi10 yd02
Jun 23, 1974F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 22, 1961F22 mi50 yd03
Mar 31, 1957F12 mi1,000 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.