Tornadoes in Lafourche Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 45 tornadoes whose paths touched Lafourche Parish, Louisiana between 1960 and 2025. They killed 26 people and injured 229. The busiest month is April, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 October 1964. The most recent was on 26 June 2025.
- 45tornadoes
- 26deaths
- 229injuries
- 421per 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 Lafourche Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 24 | 53% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 11% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 4% |
Lafourche Parish tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 6 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Lafourche Parish
- Deadliest and Strongest: Lockport, Louisiana tornado3 October 1964, F4, 22 deaths, 165 injuries, 1.5 miles long
- Longest path: Louisiana tornado22 November 1961, F2, 13.1 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado26 June 2025, EF0, 0.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lafourche Parish
- Lockport, Louisiana tornado3 October 1964, F4, 22 deaths, 165 injuries, 1.5 miles long
- Grand Isle, Louisiana tornado8 April 1993, F2, 3 deaths, 39 injuries, 6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.