Tornadoes in Natchitoches Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 76 tornadoes whose paths touched Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana between 1950 and 2024. They killed 10 people and injured 121. The busiest month is March, with 17 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 12 February 1950. The most recent was on 8 July 2024.
- 76tornadoes
- 10deaths
- 121injuries
- 606per 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 Natchitoches Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 25 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 28 | 37% |
| F2 / EF2 | 15 | 20% |
| F3 / EF3 | 7 | 9% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 1% |
Natchitoches 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 | 7 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7 |
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 16 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 11 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Natchitoches Parish
- Deadliest and Strongest: Zwolle, Louisiana tornado12 February 1950, F3, 5 deaths, 25 injuries, 74.5 miles long
- Longest path: Louisiana tornado22 March 1953, F2, 2 deaths, 22 injuries, 234.7 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado8 July 2024, EF1, 5.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Natchitoches 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.