Baton Rouge weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Baton Rouge, LA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Baton Rouge as part of East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Baton Rouge
121 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Baton Rouge since 1950, killing 5 people and injuring 136. The most recent was on March 4, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Baton Rouge
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 1984 | F3 | East Baton Rouge Parish | 16 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 3 |
| December 25, 1969 | F3 | Iberville Parish | 13.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 |
| April 12, 1969 | F3 | Ascension Parish | 10.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
| September 16, 1971 | F3 | East Baton Rouge Parish | 7.3 mi | 83 yd | 0 | 3 |
| February 29, 1972 | F3 | West Baton Rouge Parish | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 3 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2025 | EF1 | Ascension Parish | 1.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 28, 2024 | EF0 | East Baton Rouge Parish | 2.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | EF1 | Livingston Parish | 3.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | EF0 | Iberville Parish | 1.8 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | EF0 | Iberville Parish | 6.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for East Baton Rouge Parish
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 208 | September 7, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 195 | October 4, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 191 | October 15, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 151 | September 7, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 103 | July 11, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 102 | June 19, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 77 | June 15, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 75 | June 18, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 67 | March 12, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 55 | October 16, 2026 |
About Baton Rouge
- Population: 220,907 (2024 estimate)
- County: East Baton Rouge Parish
- State: Louisiana