Tornadoes in Jefferson Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 72 tornadoes whose paths touched Jefferson Parish, Louisiana between 1950 and 2025. They killed 5 people and injured 108. The busiest month is April, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 22 March 2022. The most recent was on 2 May 2025.
- 72tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 108injuries
- 2,392per 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 Jefferson Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 32 | 44% |
| F1 / EF1 | 25 | 35% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 17% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 1% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 3% |
Jefferson Parish tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 9 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 12 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 6 |
Records for Jefferson Parish
- Deadliest: Grand Isle, Louisiana tornado8 April 1993, F2, 3 deaths, 39 injuries, 6 miles long
- Strongest: New Orleans, Louisiana tornado22 March 2022, EF3, 1 death, 2 injuries, 11.5 miles long
- Longest path: Louisiana tornado19 March 1950, F0, 18.1 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado2 May 2025, EF0, 0.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Jefferson Parish
- Grand Isle, Louisiana tornado8 April 1993, F2, 3 deaths, 39 injuries, 6 miles long
- New Orleans, Louisiana tornado22 March 2022, EF3, 1 death, 2 injuries, 11.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.