Concordia 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.
39
Tornado reports
65
Hail reports
33
Floods since 1996
363
All events
0
Deaths
$46.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Concordia Parish
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 38 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
Tornado F3 Tornado
Flooding along the Mississippi River caused extensive flooding of low lying farmland around the river. All of the flood waters were within the mainline levee. Flooding along the Concordia riverfront was extensive. Man-made levees were constructed around several buildings along th…
Persistent heavy rains fell from the bands around weakening Hurricane Gustav. These slow moving bands produced tremendous rainfall amounts across nearly all of Concordia Parish. Rainfall totals ranged between 10 and 20 inches with the heaviest across the western side of the paris…
Tropical storm force winds occurred across Concordia 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 …
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Drought conditions in Concordia Parish decreased from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D0 (Abnormally Dry) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Louisiana Highway 565.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado downed multiple trees along a path in a wooded area west of LA Highway 15 just north of the Deer Park community. The tornado was observed from LA 15 by a storm chaser. The maximum estimated wind speed was 85 mph.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Drought conditions in Concordia Parish intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and a powerline were blown down between the intersection of Smart Lane and Harris Road.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulation was observed in trees and on powerlines. Highest accumulations of 0.25 inches were observed the Northern parts of the parish. Bridges had a layer of ice. Central and southern portions had less accumulation.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power lines were blown down near Clayton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were and power lines were blown down. A metal building had the roof blown off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Highway 907.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Up to 2 inches of snow fell in southern portions of the parish.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This brief tornado touched down in the community of Ridgecrest along Hammett Addition Circle where it uprooted trees and broke a fence. It broke large branches and it also shifted a shed off its foundation. Tin was noted in the field along HWY 84 where the tornado dissipated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and utility lines downed on South Spruce Street and South Oak Street in Vidalia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few homes were damaged with minor to major roof damage. Worst damage was when a large section of roof was pealed back and portions broken apart. A few other sheds were damaged with roof damage as well. Trees were uprooted and other damaged. Much of this was on the east side of …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A building had a large section of the rood collapse. A few trees were also uprooted in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were down in the western part of the parish, scattered power outages occured as well.
Hail Hail
Hail as large as 1 inches fell across the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
Hail Hail
Hail as large as 1 inch fell across the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down on a truck.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down and some power lines down northeast of Ferriday along with numerous large limbs down with some minor roof damage of some sheds and small barns.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in the Ferriday to Clayton areas.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado tracked across far southern Concordia Parish, after crossing the Red River from Avoyelles Parish. Tree damage was noted along LA Highway 910 and crossing LA Highway 15. Considerable hardwood and cedar tree damage occurred along the path. The tornado continued eastwar…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large limbs down and a power power poles pushed over in a field.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Concordia 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 Concordia Parish persisted at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Concordia Parish intensified from D3 (Extreme Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Concordia Parish intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a power line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree downed a power line along Highway 84.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of nickels fell in Ferriday.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few tree tops and limbs were blown down into the road in Ferriday.
Hail Hail
One inch hail fell near Monterey.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal carport was damaged, and a boat was flipped on its side.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was blown down on Airport Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power line were blown down near the Spokane area.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief and weak EF-0 tornado moved along Hwy 15 where several large limbs were snapped in addition to trees uprooted. A Tornado Debris Signature (TDS) was noted from the Fort Polk (KPOE) radar. The beginning point of this tornado is uncertain due to road accessibility issues.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Estimated tropical storm force winds of 40-50 miles per hour resulted in scattered downed trees and power lines across the Parish.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down at Lake Saint John and tine was also peeled off of a roof.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 1 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 | 14 | 3 |
| 2005 | 17 | 4 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 18 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 3 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 | 9 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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