Washington Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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39confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: February 16, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 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 monthApril6 of 39
StrongestF3Mar 20, 1983
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries18whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 3Feb: 5Mar: 3Apr: 6May: 4Jun: 2Jul: 0Aug: 2Sep: 3Oct: 2Nov: 5Dec: 4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 6 of 39 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 2: 1: 33 AM: 0: 2: 26 AM: 1: 0: 19 AM: 3: 0: 112 PM: 0: 1: 63 PM: 2: 6: 46 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 1: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 3: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 4: 2: 3: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 32020: 0: 2: 0: 0: 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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
9
EF1
23
EF2
6
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 20, 1983

2 mile path Longest path

23.6 miles, F2

April 9, 1961, whole path Widest

440 yards, F2

November 15, 2006
Every tornado

All 39 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Feb 16, 2025EF16.01 mi75 yd00
Dec 6, 2021EF00.9 mi25 yd00
Mar 30, 2021EF02.48 mi25 yd00
Dec 16, 2019EF14.92 mi75 yd00
Jan 19, 2019EF13 mi75 yd00
Jan 19, 2019EF11.12 mi50 yd00
Nov 1, 2018EF24.3 mi275 yd00
Nov 1, 2018EF210.87 mi125 yd02
Apr 4, 2011EF10.2 mi75 yd00
Apr 4, 2011EF10.2 mi75 yd00
May 15, 2008EF12.5 mi100 yd00
Feb 17, 2008EF00.25 mi15 yd00
Feb 17, 2008EF00.1 mi15 yd00
Oct 17, 2007EF10.2 mi25 yd00
Oct 17, 2007EF10.2 mi25 yd00
Nov 15, 2006F222.2 mi440 yd01
Nov 14, 2006F10.5 mi50 yd00
Nov 14, 2006F10.5 mi50 yd00
May 8, 2006F10.3 mi30 yd00
Jun 27, 2004F15 mi30 yd00
Apr 24, 2003F122 mi30 yd00
Aug 31, 2000F00.2 mi20 yd00
Aug 30, 2000F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 25, 2000F00.1 mi30 yd00
Apr 14, 1990F10.5 mi30 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 11, 20262 WSW FranklintonNot yet rated
Feb 14, 20267 SW FranklintonNot 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.