Tornadoes in St. Martin Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 34 tornadoes whose paths touched St. Martin Parish, Louisiana between 1952 and 2024. They killed 7 people and injured 71. The busiest month is April, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 21 April 1977. The most recent was on 13 May 2024.
- 34tornadoes
- 7deaths
- 71injuries
- 461per 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 St. Martin Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 5 | 15% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 44% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 29% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 6% |
St. Martin Parish tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for St. Martin Parish
- Deadliest: Cankton, Louisiana tornado4 April 1952, F2, 4 deaths, 33 injuries, 20.4 miles long
- Strongest: Breaux Bridge, Louisiana tornado21 April 1977, F3, 1 death, 11 injuries, 3.8 miles long
- Longest path: Louisiana tornado21 November 1953, F2, 2 injuries, 20.4 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado13 May 2024, Unknown rating, 4.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in St. Martin Parish
- Cankton, Louisiana tornado4 April 1952, F2, 4 deaths, 33 injuries, 20.4 miles long
- Breaux Bridge, Louisiana tornado21 April 1977, F3, 1 death, 11 injuries, 3.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.