National Weather ServiceLouisianaSevere Thunderstorm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watches in Louisiana
The National Weather Service issued 22 severe thunderstorm watches for Louisiana in 2025 and 19 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 15th most of any state. 2026 through September: 14, 23% below the average of 18 for those months in 2008-2025. Bossier was covered most often (144 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm watches does Louisiana get?
Every severe thunderstorm watch that covered part of Louisiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 14 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2008 | 15 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Louisiana get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Louisiana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier | 144 | 34 | July 6, 2026 |
| Caddo | 143 | 34 | July 6, 2026 |
| Webster | 142 | 33 | July 6, 2026 |
| Claiborne | 141 | 33 | July 6, 2026 |
| Bienville | 138 | 34 | August 21, 2026 |
| Red River | 134 | 32 | August 21, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 133 | 32 | July 6, 2026 |
| De Soto | 131 | 33 | August 21, 2026 |
| East Carroll | 131 | 34 | August 20, 2026 |
| Union | 131 | 32 | July 6, 2026 |
| Jackson | 128 | 33 | August 21, 2026 |
| Ouachita | 127 | 30 | July 6, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a severe thunderstorm watch?
Severe thunderstorm watches come from the NWS Storm Prediction Center when storms with large hail or damaging winds are possible over a large area for several hours. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Louisiana.