Tornadoes in Acadia Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 96 tornadoes whose paths touched Acadia Parish, Louisiana between 1952 and 2024. They killed 11 people and injured 148. The busiest month is May, with 17 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 7 November 1957. The most recent was on 5 November 2024.
- 96tornadoes
- 11deaths
- 148injuries
- 1,465per 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 Acadia Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 36 | 38% |
| F1 / EF1 | 41 | 43% |
| F2 / EF2 | 13 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Acadia 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 | 5 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 17 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 15 |
| Nov | 11 |
| Dec | 12 |
Records for Acadia Parish
- Deadliest and Strongest: Church Point, Louisiana tornado7 November 1957, F3, 4 deaths, 10 injuries, 9.2 miles long
- Longest path: Louisiana tornado4 April 1952, F3, 10 injuries, 36.7 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado5 November 2024, EF1, 5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Acadia Parish
- Church Point, Louisiana tornado7 November 1957, F3, 4 deaths, 10 injuries, 9.2 miles long
- Lake Arthur, Louisiana tornado29 October 1974, F3, 2 deaths, 52 injuries, 31.3 miles long
- Church Point, Louisiana tornado17 May 2020, EF3, 1 death, 9 injuries, 3.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.