Tornadoes in Madison Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 67 tornadoes whose paths touched Madison Parish, Louisiana between 1953 and 2025. They killed 95 people and injured 972. The busiest month is April, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 21 February 1971. The most recent was on 18 October 2025.
- 67tornadoes
- 95deaths
- 972injuries
- 1,073per 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 Madison Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 15 | 22% |
| F1 / EF1 | 25 | 37% |
| F2 / EF2 | 14 | 21% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 9% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 2 | 3% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 6% |
Madison 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 |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 16 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 9 |
| Dec | 11 |
Records for Madison Parish
- Deadliest and Strongest: Delhi, Louisiana tornado21 February 1971, F5, 47 deaths, 510 injuries, 109.2 miles long
- Longest path: Tallulah, Louisiana tornado24 April 2010, EF4, 10 deaths, 146 injuries, 149 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado18 October 2025, EF1, 4.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Madison Parish
- Delhi, Louisiana tornado21 February 1971, F5, 47 deaths, 510 injuries, 109.2 miles long
- Vicksburg, Mississippi tornado5 December 1953, F5, 38 deaths, 270 injuries, 9 miles long
- Tallulah, Louisiana tornado24 April 2010, EF4, 10 deaths, 146 injuries, 149 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.