Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
50
Tornado reports
47
Hail reports
36
Floods since 1996
336
All events
2
Deaths
$1.2B
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jefferson Davis Parish
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 50 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.
Light freezing rain and a few flurries began very early on the 24th with bridges and overpasses becoming iced over a few hours later. One traffic accident became fatal in Welsh from slippery roads. All bridges were closed by around 8AM and remained closed for most of the day. Ice…
Wind gusts to around 100 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Jennings received over 9 inches of rainfall with 6 to 12 inches common in the area which produced flooding.
There was a voluntary evacuation from the parish. Numerous trees and power lines and poles were blown down across the parish. Homes and businesses were damaged from fallen trees or from wind. All of the parish was without power immediately after the storm. Wind gusts ranged from …
The flood wave moved down the Mermentau River causing a crest of 10.8 feet at Lake Arthur and at the town of Mermentau. The flood stage is 4 feet, and this was the 5th highest recorded crest at Mermentau. Many roads and structures were flooded or remained flooded along the river …
Local media and law enforcement reported numerous streets were flooded an impassable during the late morning of the 13th. Around Jennings the exit ramps from Interstate 10 were flooded and some sections the interstate itself had water over it. Interstate 10 was closed at Highway …
Flood waters from rainfall that fell mainly during the 9th and 10th slowly drained across the Mermentau Basin. Major flooding was recorded on the Mermentau River at Mermentau just southeast of Jennings as waters slowly drained. Most of the damage from the flooding occurred over t…
At least 30-40 homes and businesses were damaged when a tornado tore through Lake Arthur. Most of the damage was roof damage, although several homes had windows and walls damaged from flying debris. The water tower had a large radio antenna fall from it. Numerous trees and power …
Hurricane Ike caused tropical storm wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph, resulting in minor wind damage across Jeff Davis Parish.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain flooded 2 homes 4 miles west of Hathaway along Highway 102. Multiples sections of Highway 102 were covered in water with numerous secondary roads flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were blown down along Highway 101 near Lacassine. A tree was also reported down in nearby Elton.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
The FAA control tower at Lake Charles Regional reported a funnel cloud southeast of the airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down at the intersection of Highway 383 and Gro Racca Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed across Freeland Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several streets in Jennings were flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain flooded multiple roads in Jennings.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Lake Arthur Fire Department reported several streets around Lake Arthur flooded from a slow moving storm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees downed in western Jeff Davis Parish.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded in Jennings during the passing storm. A few vehicles were also reported stranded. Flooding was also reported in Hathaway and Elton.
Hail Hail
A photo was submitted through social media of a hail stone that was roughly 2.5 inches in diameter.
Hail Hail
Large hail reported in downtown Jennings.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a truck.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief tornado touched down in an empty field southwest of Welsh along Leblanc Road. The report was relayed by a spotter.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The Tornado began east of LA-101 along Ardoin Cove Road, causing damage to trees and a mobile home. A metal building had part of its roof removed, which was thrown into a field. The tornado moved east-northeast, crossing Parish Road 720A and causing damage to utility poles, then …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several shops/sheds with damage ranging from total destruction to moderate damage. Three homes also had minor roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed on Market street in Elton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large branches were broken from a thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe storm downed several power lines in the Topsy area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two to three feet of water covered Gillson Road about 1/3 of a mile from the Highway 383 intersection.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tin roof was ripped off of a farm outbuilding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several streets flooded in Jennings.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Camper trailers were flipped near Iowa.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A picture of a tornado was sent through social media. The tornado was brief, narrow, and did not cause damage.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Pictures of a rope tornado were posted to social media. The tornado remained in a field and no damage occurred.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain pushed into the region before sunrise on the 17th. Up to 1 tenth of an inch of ice had accumulated by noon when temperatures rose above freezing as low pressure moved in from the Gulf of Mexico.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain pushed into the region before sunrise on the 17th. Up to 1 tenth of an inch of ice had accumulated by noon when temperatures rose above freezing as low pressure moved in from the Gulf of Mexico.
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. Half an inch to 1 inch of sleet and snow accumulated. A…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind damage to homes in Fenton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 66 mph wind gust was recorded at a home station.
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A tree was downed onto a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wood and sheet metal outbuilding was blown apart and onto a home causing damage.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Isolated power outages occurred Saturday and Sunday from occasional tropical storm force wind gusts. The highest wind gust recorded at the airport in Jennings was 35 knots.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 |
| 2009 | 13 | 3 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 2 |
| 1999 | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 | 21 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 1 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 | 3 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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