Tornadoes in Jefferson Davis Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 58 tornadoes whose paths touched Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana between 1952 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 73. The busiest month is April, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 29 October 1974. The most recent was on 2 May 2024.
- 58tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 73injuries
- 890per 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 Davis Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 24 | 41% |
| F1 / EF1 | 22 | 38% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Jefferson Davis 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 | 6 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 8 |
| Nov | 7 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Jefferson Davis Parish
- Deadliest and Strongest: Lake Arthur, Louisiana tornado29 October 1974, F3, 2 deaths, 52 injuries, 31.3 miles long
- Longest path: Louisiana tornado4 April 1952, F3, 10 injuries, 36.7 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado2 May 2024, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Jefferson Davis Parish
- Lake Arthur, Louisiana tornado29 October 1974, F3, 2 deaths, 52 injuries, 31.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.