Zachary, LA Tornado History — 112 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Zachary, LA had?
Zachary has had 112 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Zachary?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Zachary was an EF0 on December 28, 2024.
When is tornado season in Zachary?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Zachary, with 19 on record. April through June account for 49 of the 112 tornadoes on record near Zachary.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Zachary
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 39 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Zachary
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Zachary and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 24, 2025 and the most recent on April 24, 2025. It is already counted in the Zachary totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
[Landspout] Video of what appears to be a landspout/gustnado on Lakeview Dr in Walker. Mainly displaced trash can and flung light debris. Did not break branches of sma (LIX)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Zachary
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Zachary since 1950, across 4 events. 148 injuries have been reported across all events. 1989 was the deadliest year on record near Zachary.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on June 8, 1989, which caused 2 fatalities along a 10.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Zachary
What the record shows near Zachary
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Zachary, with 23 of the 112 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Zachary record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Zachary, 91 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Zachary is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged. A further 1 near Zachary is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Zachary has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 39 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 6, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.