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• 7 tornadoes confirmed after severe thunderstorms on Wednesday

  March 12, 2026 1:39 PM

  The National Weather Service (NWS) has released its preliminary damage survey results following the line of severe thunderstorms that raced through the region on Wednesday night (March 11). Crews confirmed that at least seven tornadoes touched down across five Louisiana parishes, leaving a trail of snapped trees and minor... more »

• NEW: Damage surveys confirm two additional tornadoes in Capital Area from weekend storms Play Video

  February 15, 2026 11:49 PM

  Additional survey crews assessed damage across southern Louisiana on Tuesday that was left behind by weekend storms. Officials determined that two tornadoes tracked through portions of Ascension and St. James Parish. This brings the total number of tornadoes within the Storm Station coverage area to four, after two tornadoes were... more »

• Three tornadoes responsible for damage in Tangipahoa Parish early Monday

  October 6, 2025 1:40 PM

  A National Weather Service survey team confirmed three tornadoes occurred in Tangipahoa Parish early Monday morning. A band of mini-supercell (rotating) thunderstorms in a tropical air mass moved through the region between 3 and 6 a.m. CDT. The following data is preliminary; further updates may be needed pending additional analysis.... more »

• Two tornadoes confirmed in the Capital Area from Mardi Gras storms Play Video

  March 5, 2025 1:42 PM

  A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team determined that two tornadoes touched down in the Capital Area from storms on the afternoon of Mardi Gras. The first tornado struck Ascension Parish just east of Darrow, causing damage to four well-built homes . According to the survey, "...front porch pillars... more »

• 50 Years Ago: tornadoes cut through Capital City, much of Louisiana

  December 4, 2023 10:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - 50 years ago Monday, a strong tornado touched down in the Capital City before tracking 39 miles to Amite City, injuring 3 and causing over $2 million in damage. The twister was one of several to touch down across the state. On December 3, 1973, a... more »

• St. Landry Parish declares state of emergency following tornado, severe weather damage

  April 11, 2021 9:56 PM

  ST. LANDRY PARISH - The parish has declared a state of emergency Sunday following two days of severe weather. According to local news , the state of emergency is in response to the weekend storms and tornado, which caused extensive damage and killed one parish resident . St.... more »

• FEMA denies aid to multiple parishes following February tornadoes

  March 1, 2017 4:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has responded to Governor John Bel Edwards' request for federal aid for five parishes following February's tornadoes. In a letter released Wednesday, FEMA informed the governor it authorized individual assistance for both Livingston and Orleans parishes, as well as hazard mitigation... more »

• Livingston community bands together after tornado destroys multiple homes Play Video

  February 7, 2017 9:56 PM

  WATSON- Neighbors in a Livingston community are helping one another recover after severe weather tore through the area. The area in northern Livingston Parish saw some of the worst weather that the storm had to offer as a tornado passed through the area Tuesday morning. One 62-year-old woman... more »

• Another possible tornado touches down east of Baton Rouge

  February 23, 2016 4:48 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Another possible tornado touched down near Belle Rose and moved toward Hymel, according to the News 2 Weather Team. Residents were advised to seek shelter as the tornado crossed I-10 between Sorrento and McElroy and continued in that direction. The National Weather Service has already reported... more »