32,556
Recorded events
64
Counties covered
1,246
Direct deaths
$96.1B
Property damage
Louisiana severe weather history covers 32,556 recorded events across 64 counties between 1950 and 2026.
The Louisiana severe weather history record is dominated by thunderstorm wind, which accounts for 38.5% of everything logged statewide across 64 counties. Statewide, recorded events have caused 1,246 direct deaths since 1950.
By hazard type
Louisiana severe weather history by hazard
| Hazard | Events | Counties | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 12,533 | 64 | 45 | $891.6M | 1955–2026 |
| Hail | 6,365 | 64 | 0 | $222.8M | 1955–2026 |
| Tornado | 2,767 | 64 | 178 | $1.9B | 1950–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 2,697 | 64 | 28 | $4.3B | 1996–2026 |
| Drought | 1,368 | 0 | 0 | $200K | 1996–2026 |
| Excessive Heat | 1,294 | 0 | 19 | $90K | 2008–2025 |
| Heat | 1,197 | 2 | 49 | $20K | 1996–2025 |
| Tropical Storm | 531 | 0 | 4 | $1.2B | 1998–2024 |
| Winter Weather | 458 | 0 | 0 | $156K | 2004–2026 |
| Lightning | 433 | 55 | 31 | $40.7M | 1996–2026 |
| Flood | 397 | 61 | 10 | $6.2B | 1996–2024 |
| Hurricane (Typhoon) | 335 | 0 | 832 | $44.6B | 1997–2024 |
| Storm Surge/Tide | 296 | 11 | 4 | $36.5B | 1998–2024 |
| Astronomical Low Tide | 267 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2010–2026 |
| Winter Storm | 247 | 0 | 1 | $1.2M | 2001–2026 |
| Ice Storm | 199 | 0 | 6 | $157.3M | 1996–2026 |
| Cold/Wind Chill | 196 | 0 | 13 | $12.7M | 1996–2026 |
| Funnel Cloud | 167 | 46 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2025 |
| Heavy Snow | 151 | 0 | 0 | $2.5M | 2008–2025 |
| Heavy Rain | 139 | 43 | 1 | $75K | 1997–2024 |
| Strong Wind | 107 | 1 | 5 | $2.2M | 1997–2025 |
| High Wind | 103 | 0 | 5 | $1.9M | 1996–2025 |
| Coastal Flood | 88 | 1 | 0 | $5.7M | 1996–2024 |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 78 | 0 | 5 | $0 | 2014–2026 |
| Tropical Depression | 33 | 0 | 0 | $150K | 2007–2020 |
| Sleet | 33 | 0 | 0 | $650K | 2014–2026 |
| Wildfire | 27 | 1 | 0 | $25.0M | 2003–2023 |
| Dense Fog | 13 | 0 | 1 | $4.3M | 1996–2025 |
| Freezing Fog | 11 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 1996–1996 |
| Waterspout | 10 | 5 | 2 | $20K | 1996–2000 |
| Rip Current | 5 | 1 | 7 | $0 | 2002–2026 |
| Seiche | 5 | 0 | 0 | $75K | 2014–2016 |
| Blizzard | 4 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2025–2025 |
| Dust Devil | 2 | 2 | 0 | $12K | 2010–2016 |
County index
Most active counties
| County | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo Parish | 1,880 | 20 |
| Bossier Parish | 1,091 | 27 |
| Calcasieu Parish | 969 | 8 |
| Ouachita Parish | 812 | 7 |
| Webster Parish | 718 | 2 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 715 | 5 |
| Natchitoches Parish | 710 | 2 |
| Rapides Parish | 662 | 9 |
| Union Parish | 632 | 2 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 627 | 12 |
| De Soto Parish | 620 | 4 |
| Morehouse Parish | 508 | 4 |
| Jefferson Parish | 501 | 11 |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 488 | 7 |
| Bienville Parish | 484 | 1 |
| Sabine Parish | 482 | 13 |
| Orleans Parish | 472 | 6 |
| Lincoln Parish | 467 | 5 |
| Franklin Parish | 461 | 2 |
| Beauregard Parish | 448 | 2 |
| Winn Parish | 421 | 3 |
| Claiborne Parish | 409 | 6 |
| Richland Parish | 407 | 1 |
| St. Landry Parish | 407 | 8 |
| Vernon Parish | 402 | 10 |
Full index
Every county in Louisiana
- Caddo Parish
- Bossier Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Ouachita Parish
- Webster Parish
- St. Tammany Parish
- Natchitoches Parish
- Rapides Parish
- Union Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- De Soto Parish
- Morehouse Parish
- Jefferson Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Bienville Parish
- Sabine Parish
- Orleans Parish
- Lincoln Parish
- Franklin Parish
- Beauregard Parish
- Winn Parish
- Claiborne Parish
- Richland Parish
- St. Landry Parish
- Vernon Parish
- Livingston Parish
- Acadia Parish
- Madison Parish
- West Carroll Parish
- Grant Parish
- Lafayette Parish
- Jackson Parish
- Red River Parish
- Catahoula Parish
- Avoyelles Parish
- Tensas Parish
- East Carroll Parish
- Concordia Parish
- Cameron Parish
- Allen Parish
- Washington Parish
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- Vermilion Parish
- Terrebonne Parish
- St. Charles Parish
- Caldwell Parish
- LaSalle Parish
- Lafourche Parish
- Iberia Parish
- Evangeline Parish
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- Ascension Parish
- St. Mary Parish
- St. Martin Parish
- Iberville Parish
- Plaquemines Parish
- East Feliciana Parish
- West Feliciana Parish
- St. Bernard Parish
- St. Helena Parish
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- Assumption Parish
- St. James Parish
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events are recorded in Louisiana?
32,556 events are on record across Louisiana, covering 64 counties between 1950 and 2026.
Which county in Louisiana has the most severe weather on record?
Caddo Parish leads Louisiana with 1,880 recorded events. Ranking reflects reported events, so densely populated counties tend to report more than sparsely populated ones.
Where does the Louisiana severe weather history data come from?
Totals are aggregated from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of United States severe weather reports, with FEMA and U.S. Census records providing risk and population context. Dates are UTC and recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Louisiana Severe Weather History.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/state/louisiana/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.