Tornadoes in Avoyelles Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 55 tornadoes whose paths touched Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana between 1950 and 2023. They killed 2 people and injured 29. The busiest month is November, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 31 January 1983. The most recent was on 20 November 2023.
- 55tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 29injuries
- 661per 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 Avoyelles Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 15 | 27% |
| F1 / EF1 | 24 | 44% |
| F2 / EF2 | 14 | 25% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Avoyelles Parish tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 12 |
| Dec | 8 |
Records for Avoyelles Parish
- Deadliest and Strongest: Bunkie, Louisiana tornado31 January 1983, F3, 1 death, 2 injuries, 5 miles long
- Longest path: Louisiana tornado4 December 1993, F1, 3 injuries, 20.5 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado20 November 2023, EF1, 6.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Avoyelles Parish
- Bunkie, Louisiana tornado31 January 1983, F3, 1 death, 2 injuries, 5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.