St. Martin 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.
25
Tornado reports
39
Hail reports
38
Floods since 1996
191
All events
4
Deaths
$245.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in St. Martin Parish
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 24 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 tornado touched down in a field off of Zin Zin Road, and caused a single wide mobile home to roll over. The walls and roof separated from the frame. A 38 year old woman and a 3 year old girl died in the mobile home. Maximum winds were estimated at 110 MPH.
The gage at Lake Martin along the Vermilion River crested during the 17th as water drained from Lafayette. Major flooding along the Vermilion continued through the 23rd and kept some areas near the river and lake flooded for a couple of weeks. At the Lake Martin Gage 10 feet is f…
Flooding along Bayou Teche occurred from around Breaux Bridge southward into Saint Mary Parish. In Saint Martin Parish roads and some structures were flooded by the end of the flash flood event, and some remained flooded for multiple days as the water slowly drained. Flooding als…
Numerous streets and structures flooded during the heavy rainfall. An estimated 2481 structures flooded.
Heavy rain during Tuesday evening caused several roadways near Saint Martinville to be closed from flooding. Roads and schools remained closed into the 10th. Crawfish farmers in the area had crops washed out due to the amount of rainfall. Around 30 homes received damage from the …
An EF-1 tornado formed behind the Wal-Mart in Breaux Bridge and moved south along Highway 328, damaging several large warehouses. The tornado moved across Highway 94, destroying an insurance business and damaging several homes and apartments near it. The storm turned more to the …
Wind speeds were estimated between 110 and 120 mph, or on the low end of EF2. This tornado was spawned by the same storm that produced the Youngsville tornado. The tornado began southwest of the intersection of Poydras Highway and Eunice Road and moved northeast, ending past Nurs…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads were flooded in Breaux Bridge and Cecelia and some were impassable with cars stalled. Water also briefly entered Saint Martin Hospital in Breaux Bridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Alcide Bonin Road was closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof damage to home in Breaux Bridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few streets around Cade were temporarily closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
La Rue Angelle Road blocked due to a fallen tree.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads flooded near Cade.
Hail Hail
One inch in dimeter reported near Arnaudville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covered multiple roads in Breaux Bridge including Cormier Road which became impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Underpasses along I-10 were flooded near Henderson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were broken along Doyle Melancon Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A personal weather station recorded 7.04 inches of rain over a few hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages were reported from gusty winds.
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Numerous power outages were reported in Breaux Bridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous power outages reported in Breaux Bridge and Parks.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The sheriff's office in Saint Martin Parish reported numerous roads flooded and closed in Breaux Bridge, Henderson, and Cecilia. The initial report indicated vehicle wakes sending water into structures around Breaux Bridge, however businesses and homes soon became flooded in seve…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof of a home was partly removed in Saint Martinville.
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Multiple trees downed onto a road in Breaux Bridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of a window sucked out of its frame as the line of storms passed.
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A home received roof damage from the passing line of storms.
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Numerous trees down between Breaux Bridge and Parks.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in Parks with a section of fence also broken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed in the Catahoula area.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A tornado touched down just west of Bayou Teche causing tree damage. The tornado then tracked across southern portions of Cecilia, crossed I-10, and into Henderson damaging numerous homes and some businesses. Damage consisted of roof damage, rolled manufactured homes and RVs, des…
Tornado EFU Tornado
Damage path of apparent tornado based on NDVI differencing in high resolution satellite imagery. The width and strength is unknown and the tornado only affected trees in the Atchafalaya Basin.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Damage path of apparent tornado based on NDVI differencing in high resolution satellite imagery. The maximum width and strength of the tornado in the Atchafalaya Basin is unknown. The tornado only affected trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto the Atchafalaya Bridge blocking westbound traffic.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed in Cade.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado briefly touched down in an area along Bayou Benoit Levee Road. A mobile home was flipped over, while a few trees sustained damage. Maximum estimated winds were 95 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts downed power lines.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain flooded roads around Saint Martinville. At least 1 car was stalled at an intersection.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported near Parks.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A shed was partly damaged via wind in Breaux Bridge.
Hail Hail
Media sent in a picture of golf ball size hail.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down near the intersection of Nursery Highway and Grand Bois Road. A storage building was destroyed and several homes received damage to awnings or roofs. Some of the debris was found up in the power lines. Further down the road a few trees fell down, and a sing…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of thunderstorms downed trees in Breaux Bridge. Some were downed onto homes or sheds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal roof was partially removed from a home in Breaux Bridge.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported in Breaux Bridge.
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Trees down in Cecilia.
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A passing line of storms produced roof damage to multiple homes.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 | 2 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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