Tornadoes in Jackson Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 44 tornadoes whose paths touched Jackson Parish, Louisiana between 1953 and 2024. They killed 5 people and injured 50. The busiest month is March, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 12 September 1961. The most recent was on 26 December 2024.
- 44tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 50injuries
- 773per 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 Jackson Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 20% |
| F1 / EF1 | 25 | 57% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 20% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Jackson 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 | 3 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 12 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Jackson Parish
- Deadliest and Strongest: Jonesboro, Louisiana tornado12 September 1961, F3, 5 deaths, 37 injuries, 2 miles long
- Longest path: Louisiana tornado28 March 1974, F1, 4 injuries, 39 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado26 December 2024, EF1, 1.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Jackson Parish
- Jonesboro, Louisiana tornado12 September 1961, F3, 5 deaths, 37 injuries, 2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.