Rapides storm history
Storm events recorded in Rapides, Louisiana between 1950 and 2025.
701
Total events
82
Tornadoes
169
Hail
49
Floods
15
Deaths
$823.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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.
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A tree was downed across Highway 71.
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Multiple trees were downed across a road.
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A 51 knot wind gust was reported at KAEX.
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Utility lines were downed on Martin Springs Road. A tree was also downed onto power lines on Cappel Road.
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A tree was blown down onto a road near Ruby.
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Trees were blown into powerlines.
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A tree was blown onto Highway 465 at Irving Long Road.
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A thunderstorm produced winds of up to 90 mph likely from the descending rear inflow jet. The damage path extended from near the Rapides Sheriff's Office through northern Pineville, and into rural areas of northeast Rapides Parish. Damage consisted of large trees falling into sev…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded and closed in Deville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain flooded areas around Willis Flat Road including a shop.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple reports of trees down from Deville and Boyce.
Trees were blown down across Highway 113 near Plainview.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roadways in the Grundy Cooper Neighborhood of Alexandria were flooded and some were impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down in Alexandria and Pineville.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The Boyce Tornado began in a field to the southwest of I-49 in Rapides Parish, where powerlines were removed from transmission towers. The tornado continued northeast crossing I-49 and damaged homes as it crossed HWY 1. It proceeded northeast into the town of Boyce, damaging seve…
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Gutters were blown off a home and 5 inch diameter branches were snapped in Woodworth.
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Several trees were blown down near Kolin by a severe thunderstorm.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light snow began during the early morning hours across Rapides Parish. Accumulations ranged from 1 to 6 inches.
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The 911 dispatch center in Rapides Parish reported a tree across a road in Tioga and a tree down on Highway 165 in Pineville.
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The Rapides Parish 911 call center reported a tree down near Echo.
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KAEX recorded a wind gust of 55 knots.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 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 |