West Carroll Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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33confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: January 5, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 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

Total331950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril11 of 33
StrongestF3May 17, 1953
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries66whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 6Feb: 3Mar: 5Apr: 11May: 4Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 11 of 33 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 1: 23 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 312 PM: 0: 2: 23 PM: 3: 1: 06 PM: 5: 4: 19 PM: 3: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 1: 1: 01980: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 2: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 02020: 3: 1: 0: 1: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
7
EF1
13
EF2
11
EF3
2

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, May 17, 1953

41.6 mile path Longest path

58.7 miles, F2

April 24, 1958, whole path Widest

880 yards, EF2

April 26, 2011
Every tornado

All 33 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jan 5, 2025EF12.17 mi100 yd00
Dec 28, 2024EF15.64 mi130 yd00
Jan 2, 2023EF03.81 mi250 yd00
Apr 7, 2021EF19.21 mi50 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF14.65 mi150 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF17.46 mi700 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF29.52 mi700 yd00
Apr 14, 2018EF04.42 mi200 yd00
Apr 14, 2018EF02.38 mi200 yd00
Apr 13, 2018EF11.9 mi200 yd00
Jan 29, 2013EF25.37 mi100 yd00
Mar 11, 2012EF02.6 mi100 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF210.99 mi880 yd00
Feb 24, 2011EF16.5 mi75 yd00
Nov 28, 2005F00.5 mi30 yd00
Apr 24, 2003F211 mi75 yd03
Jan 21, 1999F02 mi50 yd00
Jan 8, 1999F02 mi50 yd00
Feb 28, 1987F27 mi150 yd02
May 2, 1984F27 mi150 yd04
Oct 17, 1980F22 mi10 yd00
Mar 20, 1980F118 mi33 yd00
May 7, 1978F219.7 mi10 yd04
Mar 3, 1977F138 mi10 yd00
Mar 20, 1976F10.1 mi10 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 12, 2026.