Tornadoes can cause significant damage in Louisiana, a state renowned for its breathtaking scenery and lively culture. Numerous catastrophic tornado outbreaks have struck the state in the last ten years, leaving a path of destruction in their wake.
This article will explore the most destructive tornadoes that have occurred in Louisiana in recent years, looking at how they affected local communities and what may be learned from these deadly storms.
We found the largest tornadoes to hit Louisiana during 2012, using information from NOAA‘s Storm Events Database. The Enhanced Fujita Scale is used to rank storms, and tiebreakers are width and length.
May. 17, 2020
| Category | Details |
| Number of Tornadoes | 5 |
| Maximum Tornado Scale |
EF3 (136-165 mph)
|
| Maximum Tornado Length | 4.3 miles |
| Maximum Tornado Width | 100 feet |
| Estimated Property Damage | $510,000 |
| Estimated Deaths |
1 direct, 0 indirect
|
Apr. 10, 2021
| Category | Details |
| Number of Tornadoes | 2 |
| Maximum Tornado Scale |
EF3 (136-165 mph)
|
| Maximum Tornado Length | 8.7 miles |
| Maximum Tornado Width | 200 feet |
| Estimated Property Damage | $1.0 million |
| Estimated Deaths |
1 direct, 0 indirect
|
May. 12, 2017
| Category | Details |
| Number of Tornadoes | 11 |
| Maximum Tornado Scale |
EF2 (111-135 mph)
|
| Maximum Tornado Length | 13.7 miles |
| Maximum Tornado Width | 2,252 feet |
| Estimated Property Damage | $2.0 million |
| Estimated Deaths | None |
Mar. 22, 2022
| Category | Details |
| Number of Tornadoes | 5 |
| Maximum Tornado Scale |
EF3 (136-165 mph)
|
| Maximum Tornado Length | 15.6 miles |
| Maximum Tornado Width | 320 feet |
| Estimated Property Damage | $32.5 million |
| Estimated Deaths |
1 direct, 1 indirect
|
Nov. 29, 2022
| Category | Details |
| Tornado Scale |
EF3 (136-165 mph)
|
| Estimated Length | 7.9 miles |
| Estimated Width | 300 feet |
| Estimated Property Damage | $450,000 |
| Estimated Deaths |
0 direct, 0 indirect
|
Feb. 27, 2017
| Category | Details |
| Number of Tornadoes | 9 |
| Maximum Tornado Scale |
EF3 (136-165 mph)
|
| Maximum Tornado Length | 14.0 miles |
| Maximum Tornado Width | 600 feet |
| Estimated Property Damage | None |
| Estimated Deaths |
1 direct, 0 indirect
|
Feb. 23, 2016
| Category | Details |
| Number of Tornadoes | 12 |
| Maximum Tornado Scale |
EF3 (136-165 mph)
|
| Maximum Tornado Length | 13.0 miles |
| Maximum Tornado Width | 625 feet |
| Estimated Property Damage | None |
| Estimated Deaths |
2 direct, 0 indirect
|
Dec. 16, 2019
| Category | Details |
| Number of Tornadoes | 4 |
| Maximum Tornado Scale |
EF3 (136-165 mph)
|
| Maximum Tornado Length | 30.2 miles |
| Maximum Tornado Width | 550 feet |
| Estimated Property Damage | $25.2 million |
| Estimated Deaths |
1 direct, 0 indirect
|
Apr. 12, 2020
| Category | Details |
| Number of Tornadoes | 10 |
| Maximum Tornado Scale |
EF3 (136-165 mph)
|
| Maximum Tornado Length | 9.1 miles |
| Maximum Tornado Width | 1,000 feet |
| Estimated Property Damage | $252.3M |
| Estimated Deaths | None |
Apr. 25, 2019
| Category | Details |
| Number of Tornadoes | 8 |
| Maximum Tornado Scale |
EF3 (136-165 mph)
|
| Maximum Tornado Length | 21.4 miles |
| Maximum Tornado Width | 1,000 feet |
| Estimated Property Damage | $55.7 million |
| Estimated Deaths |
2 direct, 0 indirect
|
