Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
84
Tornado reports
170
Hail reports
55
Floods since 1996
727
All events
15
Deaths
$823.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Rapides Parish
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 84 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.
The tornado moved into Rapides Parish from Vernon Parish crossing Highway 121 as an EF1. Large branches were snapped off. The tornado was about 230 yards wide as it crossed Hwy 1199 and Clint Louis Road. The tornado continued to uproot or snap trees and at this point was about 8 …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Low temperatures fell into the upper 20s for 4 nights in a row at Alexandria. A unhoused male was found deceased from the cold temperatures.
A tree was blown down onto a trailer crushing the occupant. Deputies were called to the scene at 7:30 AM. It was determined that the tree fell during severe weather.
Wind gusts to around 65 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Flooding was caused by 10 to 20 inches of rainfall. A wind gust of 63 mph was recorded at KAEX. Major flooding occurred along the Calcasieu River along Bayou Cocodrie. …
Numerous trees power lines and poles were blown down across the parish. Homes and businesses were damaged from fallen trees, or from the winds. All of the parish was without power immediately after the storm. One indirect death was due to clean up after the storm and two indirect…
This tornado started near I-49 and Robinson Bridge Road, where it damaged numerous homes and trees along the road. Two mobile homes were completely destroyed, killing one individual. The tornado then moved ENE crossing Hwy 470 damaging additional homes and bringing down numerous …
Flooding was reported along roadways near Clifton. Some roadways became impassable during early morning hours near the Calcasieu River. A vehicle was swept away after attempting to drive through high water near Big Creek. A female and child was swept down stream. The small child …
A Pineville man was walking while holding an umbrella for another person after leaving church services. Lightning struck the umbrella sending the holder to the ICU where he died several days later from his injuries.
Beauregard Daily News reported that a two-year old boy died of heat exhaustion in Hineston when he climbed into an unlocked car and became trapped between 3 PM and 4 PM. He was reportedly trapped for less than one hour. At nearby Alexandria International Airport, the high tempera…
KALB-TV and the Alexandria Town Talk newspaper reported significant flooding across Alexandria and Pineville. Several underpasses across Alexandria were flooded, with high water in many ditches and culverts across Pineville. A 12 year old boy playing on his bicycle in a drainage …
Widespread heavy rain fell across Central Louisiana with amounts ranging from 6 to 10 inches. Many homes in south and west sections of Alexandria along with numerous streets flooded during the event. Flooding was also reported in Boyce and Ball. The debris line from the flood wat…
The flood wave traveled down the Red River from North Louisiana flooding areas between the main levees. An estimated 154 structures were flooded. The railroad tracks at Boyce also became impassable at the peak of the event. Also, a water control structure along Bayou Darrow in Gr…
Flood waters from rainfall that fell mainly during the 9th and 10th slowly drained across Rapides Parish through the Red River and Bayous Boeuf, Cocodrie and others. The water level on Bayou Cocodrie fell below flood stage during the late morning hours of the 19th. During the flo…
A NWS survey confirmed an EF 2 tornado touched down in the woods southwest of in the town of Tioga and traveled into town. The tornado produced a damage path four to five miles long and 500 yards wide. The tornado damaged approximately 43 homes with a brick home having the roof a…
A NWS storm survey confirmed an EF 2 tornado touched down in the city of Alexandria. The tornado produced a damage path near 1 mile long and 200 yards wide. The tornado began in a residential area between Polk and White Streets downing trees onto homes and removing some roofing m…
Over ten inches of rain fell overnight in Alexandria and Pineville, resulting in widespread urban flooding. Over 200 water rescues were performed where people were trapped in their homes filling with water, and at least 1000 autos were flooded. At least 450 homes and 150 business…
Hurricane Gustav caused widespread trees and power lines downed across Rapides Parish. Some of the worst wind damage was in Forest Hill, Glenmora, Cheneyville, and Woodworth. At the Alexandria Mall, part of the roof caved in, damaging many stores in the mall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed in Lecompte.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads flooded and closed in Union Hill, McNary, and Glenmora.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported in Alexandria.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flood water on Jackson Street trapped a driver. Elliot street was also closed from flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed onto Highway 121 in Gardner.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees downed in the Glenmora area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Boyce and Flatwoods areas.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadway Ave in Alexandria was flooded from heavy rain.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded on the west side of Alexandria. Some were impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown onto an apartment building along Dublin Road while another tree was downed across Horseshoe Road in Alexandria.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The American Red Cross reported a tree was downed onto a home in Lecompte. Multiple trees were downed between Elmer and Glenmora. Beauregard Electric also reported powerlines were downed at East River and Sunset Roads near the community of Calcasieu. A street sign was blown down …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down near Highways 112 and 113.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down near Ball.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down east of Hwy 71 and continued northeastward towards Bayou Rd. Damage to a few outbuildings occurred, with one sustaining significant damage. Additional damage to trees and one mobile home had its roof peeled off. Max estimated winds were 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed and a shed destroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a power line starting a fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed on Timber Trails.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado damaged and uprooted pine trees. Large branches of 1-3 inches in diameter were snapped. Max estimated winds were 80 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of Jackson Street and Versailles Boulevard flooded during heavy rain with several cars stalled.
Lightning Lightning
A home on Jackson Street was struck by lightning which resulted in a fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches broken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed across Highway 71.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed across a road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 2 |
| 2025 | 24 | 1 |
| 2024 | 40 | 3 |
| 2023 | 16 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 11 | 4 |
| 2019 | 10 | 4 |
| 2018 | 12 | 5 |
| 2017 | 20 | 6 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 3 |
| 2014 | 14 | 1 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 25 | 5 |
| 2011 | 26 | 3 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 1 |
| 2008 | 29 | 3 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 2 |
| 2001 | 30 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 2 |
| 1998 | 21 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 1 |
| 1995 | 35 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 13 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 9 | 1 |
| 1989 | 9 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 1 |
| 1983 | 12 | 2 |
| 1982 | 8 | 2 |
| 1981 | 6 | 4 |
| 1980 | 8 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 8 | 1 |
| 1974 | 5 | 2 |
| 1973 | 8 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 5 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 4 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 3 | 3 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 4 | 0 |
| 1953 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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