Catahoula 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.
37
Tornado reports
74
Hail reports
30
Floods since 1996
376
All events
1
Deaths
$22.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Catahoula Parish
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 37 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.
Extreme rainfall occurred across portions of central Catahoula Parish with rainfall amounts between 7 and 10 inches reported. Significant flooding occurred around Jonesville and near Wallace Ridge. Nearly 40 homes and businesses had water in them with numerous roads under water a…
Tropical storm force winds occurred across Catahoula Parish as the outer edges of Hurricane Gustav moved across southern and central Louisiana. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Many homes sustained minor roof damage with less than 10 percent of the shingles pealed …
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Catahoula Parish decreased from D2 (Severe Drought) to D1 (Moderate Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Peak gust of 74.5 mph was observed at the Jonesville LA State mesonet site.
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A tree was blown down on Louisiana Highway 3101.
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A tree and utility pole were downed in Jonesville.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Catahoula Parish intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large limbs were blown out of trees across the city of Oak Ridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 57.3 mph measured at the Jonesville ULM mesonet site.
Hail Hail
Reports of golf ball-size hail across the Jonesville area.
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Multiple trees were blown down across roads through the central part of Catahoula Parish.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail fell near the Wallace Ridge area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed across northern Catahoula Parish. Some were blocking roads, including at the LA Highway 124 and Tew Lake Road intersection.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills across the parish fell as low as -5 degrees during the early morning of January 26th.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain accumulations between 0.25 and 0.5 inch were observed across the Parish with the highest amounts across the northern portions. Roads were ice covered and trees and power lines were down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb was downed across Parish Line Road near College Road.
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A couple of trees were blown down onto the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and tree limbs were blown down in the southern part of Catahoula Parish.
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A few trees and large limbs were blown down in the southern part of Catahoula Parish including several long Highway 923.
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A tree was blown down on LA Highway 126.
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A tree was blown down on LA Highway 923.
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A tree was blown down on LA Highway 3037.
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A tree was blown down in Sicily Island.
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Several trees were blown down in the area, including across Louisiana Highway 923.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near Lana Lane and Hwy 3165 and a farm shed was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jonesville mesonet station recorded a gust of 69 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down from the Manifest, Enterprise and Harrisonburg areas. One tree fell on a home in Harrisonburg.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Up to 2 inches of snow fell in southern portions of the parish.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A utility pole and large tree limb fell on Division Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down. Some homes sustained roof damage.
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Power lines were downed along LA Highway 8.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed along US 84 near French Fork.
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A swath of significant wind damage began in southern Franklin Parish and continued into far northern parts of Catahoula Parish including around the LA Highway 913, LA Highway 8, and Sicily Island areas. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, and large areas of corn were …
Hail Hail
Hail as large as 1 inch fell across the area.
Hail Hail
Nickel to quarter size hail fell in Larto.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Catahoula Parish remained at mostly D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor, but some improvement was noted along the US Highway 84 corridor due to heavy rainfall.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Catahoula Parish persisted at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down into power lines.
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A tin roof was peeled off of a manufactured home, and a tree was blown onto another house.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Catahoula Parish intensified from D3 (Extreme Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Catahoula Parish intensified from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Highway 126.
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Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down in a swath across northern portions of Catahoula Parish. Several homes were damaged due to fallen trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down in a swath across central portions of Catahoula Parish. Some camper vehicles were damaged in the Big Bayou area.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 4 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 1 |
| 2011 | 11 | 1 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 1 |
| 2008 | 26 | 4 |
| 2007 | 12 | 3 |
| 2006 | 14 | 1 |
| 2005 | 13 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 2 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 2 |
| 1987 | 6 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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