Avoyelles storm history
Storm events recorded in Avoyelles, Louisiana between 1950 and 2025.
352
Total events
54
Tornadoes
64
Hail
27
Floods
4
Deaths
$128.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Temperatures fell below freezing during the evening of the 14th as showers developed across the parish. Rain changed over to freezing rain then quickly over to sleet. Sleet changed over to light snow by the end of the event. 1 to 3 inches of sleet and snow accumulated. All roads …
Wind gusts to around 65 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Flooding in numerous locations was caused by 6 to 12 inches of rainfall.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the parish. Homes and businesses were damaged from fallen trees or winds. Over 60 percent of the parish was without power immediately after the storm.
A large swath of 5 to 10 inches of rain fell across Southwest and Central Louisiana during the morning of the 30th. In Bunkie water entered at least 35 homes and 5 businesses with up to 1 foot of water. The co-op station in Bunkie received 10.88 inches of rain. 8 homes flooded in…
A tornado touched down near the airport where one hangar and two planes were damaged. A Wal-Mart store had some skylights shattered and parts of the roof was damaged. Neighboring strip mall stores also received minor facade damage and a portable fireworks shop was destroyed. Acro…
Streets began to flood during the morning of the 13th and then structures a couple of hours later as heavy rain kept falling. An estimated 363 structures were flooded during the event.
Flood waters from rainfall that fell mainly during the 9th and 10th slowly drained across Avoyeles Parish. During the flood event 114 homes were damaged.
Hurricane Gustav moved across Avoyelles Parish, causing wind damage between Bunkie and Marksville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind downed a tree onto a home in Bunkie.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Extensive powerline and tree damage was reported along Big Bend Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on Prairie Bono Road and on Highway 452.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light snow began during the early morning hours across Avoyelles Parish. Accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Avoyelles Parish EM reported Highway 114 and 115 was flooded around Hessmer and Marksville. Roads from Marksville to Deville were also flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a car on Highway 1 in Mansura. No injuries occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lined downed between Cottonport and Evergreen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in Cottonport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power and phone lines blown down near the Sacred Heart Catholic School in Moreauville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous power outages reported across Avoyelles Parish.
Hail Hail
Several photos and reports were received from around Bunkie of hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cars were flooded in Mansura during heavy rain. At least one truck stalled in Hessmer.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado started along North Lee St (just south of the intersection with Tarleton St) with damage to trees, power lines, and roofs. The path continued across HWY 107 where nearby homes sustained damage to roofs from tree branches. Further east, damage from the tornado also occ…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began over northeast Cottonport near the intersection of Lana Street and Zion Street where homes sustained substantial roof and carport damage while multiple tree branches were scattered. The path continued along a NE motion over rural lands while cross Couvillion Str…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-1 tornado crossed into Concordia Parish eventually impacting the community of Shaw. The beginning point of this tornado is unknown due to the lack of roads, however it was in Avoyelles Parish. Max estimated wind speeds w…
Drought Drought
A prolonged drought that began earlier in the year peaked during the first week of November. Thunderstorms returned to Avoyelles Parish by the 10th with more regular rains following after that date. Forest areas and crawfish suffered considerable die offs plus rice, sugarcane, so…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed in the communities of Mansura, Cottonport, and Bunkie.
Heat Heat
The average temperature at nearby Alexandria during the month of August was 91.4F which broke the old record of 87.7F set in 2011. The hottest temperature during the month was 110F on the 19th and 24th which was the hottest temperature ever recorded. Central Louisiana was under a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe storm downed several large limbs at the Tamahka Trails Golf Course. Dime sized hail was also reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts produced damage to a few roofs, trees and out buildings. There were several power poles also taken down on HWY 115 east of town.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant street flooding occurred from Marksville to Effie. One road was washed out during the event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Shingles were removed from a home during a thunderstorm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain produced flash flooding that temporarily closed Highway 114.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail in Bunkie.
Lightning Lightning
A house fire resulted from a lightning strike near Mansura.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down at the charter school, damaging some of the walls. Several roofs of outside ball fields were destroyed. Many trees were snapped or uprooted near Old River Road east of the school. The maximum estimated winds were 105 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered minor wind related damage to buildings and signs across the southside of Marksville. A couple of minorly damaged structures included the Sonic Drive-In and the Avoyelles Parish 911 Building.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down along Hwy 451 and Pete Laborde Rd. One home lost its roof. Several barns and outbuildings lost roofs. Several trees were snapped or uprooted. The maximum estimated wind speed was 100 mph.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain pushed into the region before sunrise on the 17th. One quarter to one half an inch of ice accumulated across the parish by the end of the event. Power outages and hazardous road conditions occurred as a result of the storm.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Temperatures fell below freezing during the evening of the 14th as showers developed across the parish. Rain changed over to freezing rain then quickly over to sleet. Sleet changed over to light snow by the end of the event. 1 to 2 inches of sleet and snow accumulated. All roads …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto a home.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado started east of Highways 115 and 1176 West of Bunkie, producing tree damage. It crossed the Bunkie Airport where it produced considerable damage to hangars and aircraft. It continued ENE and dissipated near Highway 71 on the north side of Bunkie.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado started west of Highway 29 and crossed the highway where it produced damage to homes and out buildings. The tornado dissipated shortly before reaching Crackville Road. The max estimated winds were 110 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado moved out of Rapides Parish and into Avoyelles Parish where it caused tree damage with one home on Scroggs Road being damaged by a fallen tree. The tornado ended near Effie Highway. The max estimated winds were 110 mph.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 |
| 2020 | 8 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 4 |
| 2017 | 10 | 4 |
| 2016 | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 3 |
| 2008 | 16 | 3 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 1 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 11 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 15 | 1 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 19 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 7 | 2 |
| 1982 | 10 | 3 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 4 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |