St. Landry 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.
73
Tornado reports
68
Hail reports
51
Floods since 1996
457
All events
11
Deaths
$351.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in St. Landry Parish
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 73 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.
A strong tornado touched down on Bolden Road, destroying several homes. One single wide mobile home that was tied down rolled numerous times for over 320 yards. One man died in this home. A double wide mobile home next door rolled for over 100 yards. Two people were seriously inj…
A teen was waiting in a car for a thunderstorm to pass when a tree was downed onto the vehicle. The teen in the car was pronounced dead at the scene.
A homeless woman in Opelousas was found dead after spending a cold night outside. The low temperature at KLFT, which is 23 miles south of Opelousas, during the morning of the 7th was 20 degrees. The woman refused to go to a shelter the previous evening and was found by a firefigh…
Wind gusts to around 75 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Flooding occurred at numerous locations with Bayou Cocodrie experiencing major flooding in the northwest sections of the parish. A wind gust of 75 mph was recorded at K…
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the parish. Homes and businesses were damaged from fallen trees or wind. Over 40 percent of the parish was without power immediately after the storm. Wind gusts ranged from 50 to 70 mph.
During the evening of the 12th flooding of some roadways started to occur in Saint Landry Parish. The heavy rainfall continued eventually flooding Highway 190 which remained closed for multiple days due to standing water. Water continued to rise into the 13th eventually flooding …
Flood waters from rainfall that fell mainly during the 9th and 10th slowly drained across the Mermentau Basin and northern sections of the Vermilion Basin. Flooding was most severe across the west half of Saint Landry Parish. Major flooding occurred on Bayou Des Cannes near Eunic…
Heavy rain from training thunderstorms fell on saturated ground causing flash flooding across mainly the western half of Saint Landry Parish. Numerous roads were flooded and impassable across the parish and some structures received flood waters. The Savoy Music center in Eunice f…
A boundary pushed to the coast of Louisiana during March 11th and then slowly lifted into Acadiana and stalled through much of 12th. Storms kept redeveloping over the area north of interstate 10 with some locations receiving more than one foot of rain during the 12th. Flash Flood…
Hurricane Gustav moved across Evangeline Parish, causing widespread wind damage with trees and power lines blown down parish-wide. The hardest hit areas were between Washington, Nubia, Sunset, and Grand Coteau, where large trees were blown down. In Opelousas, the high school lost…
Between 10 and 15 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours across Saint Landry Parish. The heaviest hit area was along the US highway 90 corridor from Opelousas to Eunice. Roads were closed and water damaged over 200 homes. Even Interstate 49 had water up on the southbound lanes…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy Rain flooded Fisher Road in the Morrow and Highway 71.
Flood Flood
Flood waters from heavy rain over Avoyelles Parish drained southward through Saint Landry Parish. This inundated many roads between Highway 71 and the Atchafalaya Basin levee. Evacuations also occurred as residences were cut off. Some residences in northeast Saint Landry flooded …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on US 71 south of LA 107 near Big Cane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple streets in Eunice flooding with water above the curbs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple streets in Opelousas were flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported downed southeast of Sunset, on Highway 361 near Washington, and on Highway 35 in Lawtell.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded and impassable in Opelousas.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado started due southeast of Port Barre along LA 741 where it lifted the sheet metal roofing from a home. Several outbuildings were destroyed or heavily damaged. Trees showed damage as well. Tornado winds flipped a pontoon boat and horse trailer. The tornado continued nor…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto the I-49 service road near exit 16.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The silver slipper restaurant was damaged by winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree and power lines were reported down in Eunice.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto a nursing home.
Hail Hail
One inch hail was reported in Grand Coteau.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees downed between Sunset and Leonville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded in Opelousas and 3 cars were reported as stalled.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado began near Saint Peter Catholic Church at the intersection of Highway 363 and Highway 748. Damage to covered walkways and trees was noted along with a large section of roof removed. At Pointe Verte Road, an RV was flipped and the entire 2nd story of a home was complet…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A NWS survey concluded that damage in the LeBeau area to trees, outbuildings, and awnings was from straight line winds of near 70mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light snow began during the early morning hours across Saint Landry Parish. Accumulations ranged from 5 to 12 inches. The highest accumulations were across far southern sections of the parish.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines and a fence downed in the Whiteville area.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado developed Evangeline Parish and moved into Saint Landry Parish. It continued southeast across farm road and Highway 29. Power lines were damaged near St. Louis. Trees were damaged along a line extending southeast to Highway 71. Maximum winds were estimate near 95 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A stream gage went above flood stage during a heavy rain event in Port Barre. The overflowing ditch flooded a nearby street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large branch was split and broken on Babineaux Road from a passing thunderstorm.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A spotter reported a funnel cloud near Church Point.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous power outages reported in Krotz Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Mouton Street in Opelousas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines down in the Opelousas area.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 25 | 3 |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 | 10 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 5 |
| 2009 | 29 | 6 |
| 2008 | 25 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 2 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 1 |
| 1999 | 7 | 3 |
| 1998 | 9 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 20 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 3 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 18 | 4 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 3 | 3 |
| 1957 | 3 | 3 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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