Tornadoes in Assumption Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 22 tornadoes whose paths touched Assumption Parish, Louisiana between 1953 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 85. The busiest month is April, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 23 February 2016. The most recent was on 8 January 2024.
- 22tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 85injuries
- 640per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Assumption Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 41% |
| F1 / EF1 | 5 | 23% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 32% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Assumption Parish tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Assumption Parish
- Deadliest and Longest path: Louisiana tornado23 February 2016, EF2, 2 deaths, 75 injuries, 13 miles long
- Strongest: Louisiana tornado23 February 2016, EF3, 7.8 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado8 January 2024, EF0, 0.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.