St. Mary 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.
24
Tornado reports
39
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
263
All events
0
Deaths
$377.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in St. Mary Parish
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 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.
Widespread trees and power lines were downed. Roof damage, some significant, was reported across the parish. Wind gust estimates across the parish were in the 50 to 80 mph range.
Wind gusts to hurricane force in the west portions of the parish caused damage to homes at Cypremort Point. Strong wind gusts in the east sections downed trees and power lines. Surge at Cypremort Point reached a height of 7.93 feet MHHW and 5.74 feet MHHW at Amerada Pass.
There was a voluntary evacuation for the parish. Many trees and power lines were blown down across the parish. Homes and businesses were damaged from trees falling on them or wind. Property south of the intracoastal waterway was flooded by the storm surge. Over 50 percent of the …
Saint Mary Parish saw widespread wind damage due to hurricane force wind gusts. Power outages were widespread and lasted for several days. Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Many homes and businesses saw wind damage. The highest wind gust recorded at Cypremort Point was …
Voluntary evacuations south of the Intracoastal Waterway were upgraded to mandatory due to storm surge impacts increasing. Cypremort Point, Burns Point, and areas outside of the levee in the Morgan City saw storm surge flooding. Levels varied from a few Inches to 6 feet deep. Sto…
Portions of western Saint Mary Parish flooded during the event. Some roadways became flooded and an estimated 103 homes flooded.
Flooding along Bayou Teche occurred from around Breaux Bridge southward into Saint Mary Parish. In Saint Mary Parish flooding was mainly confined to the northwest section of the parish along the bayou. Some roadways and structures remained flooded for multiple days as the water s…
Hurricane Ike resulted in a 7-9 foot storm surge, similar to Hurricane Rita in 2005. At Cypremort Point, homes and camps not elevated were severely damaged. Water was 3 to 6 feet deep across the road. A man-made levee along the Franklin Canal failed in Franklin, flooding hundreds…
Hurricane Gustav moved across St. Mary Parish, damaging thousands of homes and businesses. Hardest hit areas were the Morgan City and Patterson areas.In Morgan City, the water plant, steam plant, and electric plant were damaged. In Franklin an elementary school lost part of the r…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a home on Wren Street in Morgan City. No injuries occurred. A tree was also downed on Fig Street.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a church resulting in total loss of the structure from a large fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto power lines in Franklin.
Hail Hail
The emergency management director of Saint Mary Parish reported hail of 1.5 inch in diameter.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media and local fire departments observed numerous streets flooded in Franklin. Some flooded with over 2 feet of water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large section of a tree was blown onto a home. Several power poles were leaning with one being snapped during the thunderstorm.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
The tide at Cypremort Point fell below -1 foot MLLW during the early morning of the 23rd and reached a low of -2 feet. The tide also fell below -1 foot MLLW during the next tide cycle and finally rose above during the afternoon on the 24th.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
The tide level at Eugene Island fell below -1 foot MLLW for multiple hours. The tide fell to -1.41 feet below MLLW at the lowest.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A photo was sent through social media of plywood projecting out of the side of a home. The ply was shoved in by wind.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed in western Saint Mary Parish.
Hail Hail
One inch hail in Franklin.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light rain changed over to sleet during the morning of the 15th. Accumulations of a few tenths of an inch occurred in northern sections of the parish while the southern areas remained mostly rain.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
North winds behind a strong cold front pushed water levels below -1 foot MLLW for multiple hours at Cypremort Point and hitting a low of -1.29 MLLW.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Morgan City Police Department reported a billboard pole snapped, a plaza sign downed, awning damage, and metal siding partially removed in the the town.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
The tide level at Cypremort Point fell to -1.43 feet MLLW.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
The tide at Cypremort Point fell below -1 foot MLLW during the 14th. The tide reached a minimal of -1.26 feet.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
The tide fell below -1 foot MLLW for several hours from strong north winds across Vermilion Bay. The tide level fell to -1.76 feet MLLW at 12:30 PM at Cypremort Point.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force gusts occurred across the east half of the parish. A sustained wind of 39 mph with a gust to 48 mph was recorded at the mouth of the Atchafalaya.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a cedar tree exploding the tree. Fragments of wood damaged a couple of nearby homes by puncturing siding, busting windows, and destroying an air conditioner unit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of roof and awning damage at Cypremort Point was received through social media.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain from Hurricane Barry resulted in street flooding around portions of Saint Mary Parish.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The mayor of Morgan City reported major street flooding around the city which resulted in closed roads for a period.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Pictures posted to social media indicated minor flooding around Burns Point Park during high tide.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Pictures posted to social media showed water around 1 foot deep across many roads around Cypremort Point. The water level at AMRL1 reached up to 2.24 MHHW.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several utility poles were downed onto Railroad Avenue between Pecos and Aycock Streets in Morgan City.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Pictures posted to social media showed coastal flooding from persistent south winds at Cypremort Point. Some roads were flooded with around 1 foot of water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Saint Mary Parish Sheriff's Department reported numerous road flooded around the Bayou Vista area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Photos were posted to social media of flooding around Franklin including on Cayce Street.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
Strong north winds pushed the water level in Vermilion Bay below -1 foot MLLW for several hours. The tide fell to -2 feet at Cypremort Point and -1.33 feet at Amerada Pass.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
The tide levels at Cypermort Point and Amerada Pass fell below -1 foot MLLW for several hours behind a cold front. The levels reached -1.84 feet and -1.78 feet respectively.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in Franklin.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
High tide produced minor flooding around Cypremort Point. The tide level reached 4.3 feet at high tide.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak tornado briefly touched down near the Plantation Hotel, uplifting a large section of the roof and breaking multiple room windows. The tornado continued southeast across US 90 into the marsh and dissipated. The max estimated wind speed was 80 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High wind during a storm downed a tree onto a car.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light dusting of snow and sleet over a thin glaze of ice occurred during the 16th. Area travel was interrupted and area schools canceled classes for a couple days. Accumulation was around one tenth of an inch.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 1 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 2 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 | 1 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 2 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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