Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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37confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: October 26, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 6 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total371950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthNovember9 of 37
StrongestF3Mar 21, 1957
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries47whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 4Feb: 2Mar: 6Apr: 0May: 4Jun: 0Jul: 3Aug: 2Sep: 1Oct: 3Nov: 9Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

November is the peak month, with 9 of 37 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 1: 06 AM: 2: 2: 29 AM: 3: 3: 212 PM: 3: 1: 13 PM: 4: 1: 36 PM: 1: 2: 29 PM: 0: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01990: 2: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 12000: 2: 1: 2: 0: 3: 0: 0: 2: 0: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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: 6 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
15
EF1
19
EF2
2
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

Strongest

F3, March 21, 1957

2 mile path Longest path

13.1 miles, F2

November 22, 1961, whole path Widest

250 yards, EF1

October 26, 2025
Every tornado

All 37 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 26, 2025EF17.46 mi250 yd00
Jan 24, 2023EF12.99 mi75 yd00
Dec 14, 2022EF01.63 mi50 yd00
May 30, 2017EF01.93 mi75 yd00
Oct 25, 2015EF00.09 mi50 yd00
Feb 25, 2013EF10.95 mi30 yd00
Nov 16, 2011EF00.1 mi25 yd00
Mar 5, 2011EF10.5 mi30 yd00
Dec 26, 2007EF00.2 mi25 yd00
Mar 14, 2007EF00.2 mi25 yd00
Nov 27, 2004F10.5 mi30 yd00
Nov 2, 2004F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 6, 2004F00.2 mi25 yd00
Oct 3, 2002F10.3 mi30 yd00
Mar 31, 2002F10.5 mi30 yd00
Dec 13, 2001F10.2 mi25 yd00
Aug 31, 2000F00.1 mi20 yd00
Mar 15, 2000F23 mi40 yd036
Jan 2, 1999F11 mi50 yd00
Aug 24, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jan 18, 1995F10.2 mi20 yd00
Jan 17, 1994F00.5 mi23 yd00
Nov 20, 1992F10.2 mi23 yd00
Nov 1, 1991F10.3 mi20 yd00
May 28, 1990F00.2 mi23 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 18, 20261 ENE HoumaNot yet rated
Jun 17, 20263 NE HoumaNot yet rated
Jun 17, 20261 ENE HoumaNot yet rated
Jun 17, 20261 E HoumaNot yet rated
Jun 17, 20263 SSW HoumaNot yet rated
Jun 17, 2026MontegutNot 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.