West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
25
Hail reports
12
Floods since 1996
168
All events
2
Deaths
$42.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in West Baton Rouge Parish
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 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 tree fell down on a mobile home on Rougon Rd.
A vehicle crashed into a flooded canal leading to one fatality. One other remains missing.
The parish suffered mainly minor wind impacts with a few trees down and some minor structural damage to roofs. At the peak, approximately 50% of the parish was without power.
Delta produced tropical storm force winds resulting in minor to moderate impacts across the parish. Peak wind gusts were estimated in the 60 to 70 mph range. Three homes suffered structural damage during the storm, and the parish responded to 42 calls regarding downed power lines…
Six to eight inches of rain fell on Friday 8/12 across West Baton Rouge Parish, leading to flash flooding generally over the western half of the parish. Several roads were closed due to high water and approximately 40 homes suffered flood damage.
Hurricane Gustav affected nearly 300 homes with 5 homes being destroyed, 20 receiving major damage, and 29 minor damage. Many businesses also received damage and numerous trees and utility poles were knocked down. The damage was caused by the high winds associated with Gustav.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported downed trees via social media post in Addis.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media images of snapped and uprooted trees. Damage to a chicken pen was also noted.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Local observations showed wind chills dropped into the 10 to 15 degree range for several hours.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A combination of heat and humidity allowed heat indices to climb into the 113-115 degree range on July 23rd, which meet extreme heat conditions.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of flooded roadways across the city of Brusly.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report from Sheriffs Office of flooded roadways across the city of Addis along with stalled vehicles in flood waters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Photos from broadcast media showing water approaching/entering a home. Also another photo in Addis showing sandbags at a door at a home helping to keep the water out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Photo from broadcast media via social media of significant flooding across Addis, including water across roadways and cars in flooded waters up to the tops of car tires.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Photos from the West Baton Rouge Sheriffs Department, shared by broadcast media of flooding along Chris Drive and Kim Avenue in Addis. Water approaching doors at Townhomes. Roads completely covered by water.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures were below freezing for approximately 60 hours from the evening of January 20th through the afternoon of January 23rd. The coldest period was the morning of January 22nd when air temperatures and wind chills deep into the single digit range across the parish. The col…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Several inches of snow fell across the parish beginning in the early morning hours and tapering off mid afternoon. The highest reported amount was 7.5 inches in Brusly.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Francine's winds downed several trees in the parish, resulting in a few road closures and isolated power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down along I-10 east of Grosse Tete.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree damage reported across Erwinville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree down and fence damage was reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Nearby mesonet and ASOS observations showed temperatures dropping below freezing around 4pm on the 15th. Rain switched over to freezing rain around this time and persisted for several hours, resulting in around 0.25 inches ice accumulation. It can be assumed similar amounts fell …
Drought Drought
An abnormally dry summer and fall lead to continuing D2 to D4 drought conditions across the zone.
Drought Drought
The entire parish was in D3-D4 drought for the entire month.
Drought Drought
The parish was under D3-D4 drought for the entire month.
Drought Drought
Portions of the zone was under D2 to D4 drought due to minimal rainfall.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 27th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 26th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 24th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 23rd. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for most of southeast Louisiana on August 19th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 14th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 13th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 12th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 11th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 10th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Drought Drought
Portions of the zone was under D2 to D4 drought due to minimal rainfall.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 9th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 8th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 7th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 6th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 5th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 4th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southeast Louisiana on August 2nd. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 32 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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