Tornadoes in Sabine Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 48 tornadoes whose paths touched Sabine Parish, Louisiana between 1950 and 2024. They killed 7 people and injured 74. The busiest month is April, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 12 February 1950. The most recent was on 26 December 2024.
- 48tornadoes
- 7deaths
- 74injuries
- 554per 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 Sabine Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 21% |
| F1 / EF1 | 20 | 42% |
| F2 / EF2 | 11 | 23% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 13% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Sabine 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 | 4 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 10 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 7 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Sabine Parish
- Deadliest and Strongest: Zwolle, Louisiana tornado12 February 1950, F3, 5 deaths, 25 injuries, 74.5 miles long
- Longest path: San Augustine, Texas tornado20 March 1974, F3, 1 death, 9 injuries, 85.2 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado26 December 2024, EF1, 1.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Sabine Parish
- Zwolle, Louisiana tornado12 February 1950, F3, 5 deaths, 25 injuries, 74.5 miles long
- San Augustine, Texas tornado20 March 1974, F3, 1 death, 9 injuries, 85.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.