Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
55
Tornado reports
68
Hail reports
29
Floods since 1996
367
All events
4
Deaths
$134.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Avoyelles Parish
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 54 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
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 …
Heavy rain trained across Avoyelles Parish for several hours while the remnant circulation of Arthur passed to the north. Widespread flooding occurred with numerous structures inundated. Numerous rescues were also conducted. Cottonport received a storm total 37.58 inches of rain …
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads around Mansura flooded.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS Storm Survey concluded that a widespread swath of wind damage extending from Bunkie to Plaucheville was the result of straight line thunderstorm winds occurring between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. There was widespread damage to trees and powerlines, including some snapped utility po…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were snapped in the Goudeau area. Trees were also reported downed in Simmesport and onto a vehicle in Centerpoint..
Tornado EF0 Tornado
There is a concentrated area of damage east of HWY 71 where a tornado touched down. It progressed northeastward across the highway, where it caused additional minor damage to fences and trees before dissipating in an open field. Max winds were estimated at 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A front porch was torn from a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines downed in Cottonport. Home damage was also reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in Bordelonville.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 1 |
| 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 | 5 | 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 |
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