National Weather ServiceLouisianaTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Louisiana
The National Weather Service issued 119 tornado warnings for Louisiana in 2025 and 157 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 8th most of any state. 2026 through September: 108, 10% below the average of 119 for those months in 2008-2025. Tangipahoa was covered most often (223 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Louisiana get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Louisiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 108 |
| 2025 | 119 |
| 2024 | 168 |
| 2023 | 103 |
| 2022 | 162 |
| 2021 | 143 |
| 2020 | 185 |
| 2019 | 206 |
| 2018 | 178 |
| 2017 | 238 |
| 2016 | 131 |
| 2015 | 108 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2013 | 107 |
| 2012 | 147 |
| 2011 | 191 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2009 | 183 |
| 2008 | 313 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa | 223 | 30 | May 6, 2026 |
| Rapides | 186 | 34 | September 1, 2026 |
| Natchitoches | 169 | 25 | January 10, 2026 |
| St. Tammany | 169 | 32 | June 18, 2026 |
| Washington | 169 | 25 | May 6, 2026 |
| Livingston | 155 | 12 | March 12, 2026 |
| Vernon | 144 | 29 | February 15, 2026 |
| St. Landry | 141 | 17 | February 15, 2026 |
| Caddo | 140 | 38 | March 7, 2026 |
| Bossier | 137 | 38 | June 24, 2026 |
| St. Helena | 133 | 18 | April 25, 2026 |
| Winn | 130 | 15 | January 9, 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.
The latest tornado warnings for Louisiana in AreaZine's record
NWS New OrleansWarningJune 18, 2026
Tornado Warning: St. Tammany, LA
Expired 5:45 a.m. CDT, June 18, 2026
NWS New OrleansWarningJune 18, 2026
Tornado Warning: Terrebonne, LA
Expired 2:45 a.m. CDT, June 18, 2026
NWS New OrleansWarningJune 18, 2026
Tornado Warning: Lafourche and Terrebonne, LA
Expired 2:45 a.m. CDT, June 18, 2026
NWS Lake CharlesWarningMay 6, 2026
Tornado Warning: Avoyelles, LA
Expired 5:45 p.m. CDT, May 6, 2026
NWS New OrleansWarningApril 25, 2026
Tornado Warning: Jefferson and St. Charles, LA
Expired 7:15 a.m. CDT, April 25, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Louisiana.