Negreet, LA Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in Negreet is about the same as Louisiana average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Negreet is lower than Louisiana average and is higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #18
| Negreet, LA | 0.16 |
| Louisiana | 0.03 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| Negreet, LA | 0.0000 |
| Louisiana | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #498
| Negreet, LA | 172.04 |
| Louisiana | 235.86 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 2,303 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Negreet, LA were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 2 | Cold: | 3 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 52 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 143 | Hail: | 788 | Heat: | 7 | Heavy Snow: | 16 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 6 | Ice Storm: | 14 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 23 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,163 | Tropical Storm: | 5 | Wildfire: | 11 | Winter Storm: | 15 | Winter Weather: | 10 |
| Other: | 45 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Negreet, LA.
Historical Earthquake Events
A total of 4 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Negreet, LA.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Depth (km) | Latitude | Longitude |
| 16.0 | 1964-04-28 | 4.4 | N/A | 31.7 | -93.6 |
| 27.7 | 1964-06-03 | 4.2 | N/A | 31.3 | -94 |
| 13.4 | 1964-04-24 | 3.7 | N/A | 31.5 | -93.8 |
| 16.0 | 1964-04-24 | 3.7 | N/A | 31.6 | -93.8 |
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 68 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Negreet, LA.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 8.1 | 1954-04-30 | 2 | 31°30'N / 93°36'W | 31°35'N / 93°20'W | 16.70 Miles | 100 Yards | 1 | 6 | 25K | 0 | Sabine |
| 10.5 | 1983-05-19 | 3 | 31°36'N / 93°32'W | 31°37'N / 93°28'W | 3.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Sabine |
| 10.9 | 1975-05-07 | 2 | 31°20'N / 93°40'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sabine | |||
| 12.3 | 1957-11-16 | 3 | 31°34'N / 93°24'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Sabine | |
| 12.9 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°35'N / 93°50'W | 31°43'N / 93°26'W | 26.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 1 | 5 | 2.5M | 0 | Sabine |
| 14.0 | 1966-08-12 | 2 | 31°20'N / 93°45'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sabine | |
| 17.4 | 1993-04-14 | 2 | 31°37'N / 93°26'W | 31°38'N / 93°15'W | 10.00 Miles | 125 Yards | 0 | 3 | 5.0M | 500K | Sabine And Natchitoches |
| 18.0 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°35'N / 93°50'W | 31°47'N / 92°58'W | 23.10 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 18 | 250K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| 18.0 | 1976-03-30 | 2 | 31°19'N / 93°24'W | 31°22'N / 93°13'W | 11.30 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Vernon |
| 18.2 | 1950-02-12 | 3 | 31°38'N / 93°39'W | 31°50'N / 93°28'W | 17.60 Miles | 100 Yards | 5 | 25 | 250K | 0 | Sabine |
| 20.1 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°21'N / 94°00'W | 31°35'N / 93°50'W | 18.90 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sabine |
| 22.6 | 1976-03-30 | 2 | 31°22'N / 93°13'W | 31°23'N / 93°12'W | 1.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Sabine |
| 23.4 | 2003-11-17 | 2 | 31°08'N / 93°29'W | 31°09'N / 93°28'W | 1.00 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 1.0M | 0 | Newton |
| Brief Description: Seven homes were destroyed, and 11 were damaged from a short-lived tornado on River Road just below the Toledo Bend Dam. | |||||||||||
| 23.6 | 1976-03-30 | 2 | 31°16'N / 93°21'W | 31°22'N / 93°05'W | 17.20 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Vernon |
| 24.5 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°32'N / 93°59'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sabine | |
| 24.9 | 1980-10-27 | 3 | 31°50'N / 93°30'W | 31°48'N / 93°25'W | 5.60 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Sabine |
| 26.4 | 1967-01-26 | 2 | 31°24'N / 93°08'W | 1.00 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Grant | |
| 28.2 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°31'N / 94°07'W | 31°32'N / 93°59'W | 8.20 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 4 | 0K | 0 | San Augustine |
| 28.6 | 1959-04-08 | 2 | 31°18'N / 94°01'W | 0.20 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sabine | |
| 28.6 | 1974-10-28 | 2 | 31°09'N / 93°16'W | 0.20 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 12 | 250K | 0 | Vernon | |
| 29.8 | 1957-04-03 | 2 | 31°37'N / 94°03'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Shelby | |
| 30.5 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°43'N / 93°26'W | 31°49'N / 92°57'W | 30.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| 31.5 | 1991-02-19 | 2 | 31°32'N / 94°09'W | 31°35'N / 94°03'W | 5.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | San Augustine |
| 32.8 | 1992-11-21 | 2 | 31°12'N / 93°08'W | 31°16'N / 93°03'W | 6.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Vernon |
| 33.0 | 1976-03-30 | 2 | 31°23'N / 93°12'W | 31°29'N / 92°50'W | 22.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| 33.1 | 2004-11-23 | 2 | 31°19'N / 93°04'W | 31°22'N / 93°00'W | 10.00 Miles | 600 Yards | 0 | 3 | 500K | 0 | Vernon |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado formed in rural sections of Vernon Parish, blowing down many trees and power lines, before hitting the small community of Hutton. 10 to 15 homes were damaged or destroyed. Several people were injured, none seriously. | |||||||||||
| 33.2 | 1950-02-12 | 3 | 31°50'N / 93°28'W | 32°00'N / 93°16'W | 16.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| 33.7 | 1953-03-22 | 2 | 31°06'N / 93°13'W | 31°42'N / 92°48'W | 48.10 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Vernon |
| 34.6 | 1968-03-11 | 3 | 31°46'N / 93°06'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Natchitoches | |
| 34.8 | 2000-04-23 | 3 | 31°58'N / 93°28'W | 31°57'N / 93°24'W | 4.30 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0 | De Soto |
| Brief Description: A high precipitation supercell produced a tornado as part of an outbreak of tornados across the region. Damage consisted of large pine trees snapped and oak trees blown down. Most damage to residences were from fallen trees. A number of outbuildings were damaged by fallen trees and wind. This tornado continued into Red River Parish, LA. | |||||||||||
| 36.1 | 2000-04-23 | 3 | 31°57'N / 93°23'W | 31°57'N / 93°17'W | 7.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0 | Red River |
| Brief Description: A high precipitation supercell produced a tornado as part of a tornado outbreak across the region. Damage consisted of large pine trees snapped and oak trees blown down. Most damage to residences were from fallen trees. A number of outbuildings were damaged by either fallen trees or wind. This tornado entered from De Soto Parish, LA and exited into Natchitoches Parish, LA. | |||||||||||
| 36.1 | 1983-05-19 | 3 | 31°47'N / 93°05'W | 2.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Natchitoches | |
| 36.1 | 1997-01-23 | 2 | 31°57'N / 93°27'W | 32°00'N / 93°23'W | 5.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | De Soto |
| Brief Description: A tornado touched down in southwest Rambin, moved northeast through Rambin, then lifted. Damage consisted of numerous trees twisted and snapped or completely uprooted. Four houses sustained major damage. Other houses were damaged from trees falling into them. A mobile home was lifted and blown 100 yds. No injuries or deaths. | |||||||||||
| 36.8 | 1982-04-20 | 2 | 31°58'N / 93°21'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Red River | |||
| 37.0 | 1991-02-19 | 3 | 31°30'N / 94°15'W | 31°33'N / 94°09'W | 5.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | San Augustine |
| 37.4 | 1953-12-03 | 2 | 32°00'N / 93°42'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 3 | 25K | 0 | Winn | |
| 37.7 | 2000-04-23 | 2 | 32°03'N / 93°42'W | 31°58'N / 93°39'W | 8.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 750K | 0 | De Soto |
| Brief Description: A high precipitation supercell produced a tornado as part of an outbreak of tornados across the region. Damage consisted of large pine and oak trees uprooted or snapped. A mobile home was split in half from a fallen oak. Most damage to residences were from fallen trees. A number of outbuildings were damaged by fallen trees and wind. | |||||||||||
| 37.7 | 1976-02-17 | 2 | 31°55'N / 93°55'W | 32°02'N / 93°43'W | 14.20 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | De Soto |
| 37.9 | 1976-02-17 | 2 | 31°43'N / 94°14'W | 31°55'N / 93°55'W | 23.10 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Shelby |
| 38.1 | 2002-03-30 | 2 | 31°21'N / 94°19'W | 31°27'N / 94°07'W | 15.20 Miles | 220 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | San Augustine |
| Brief Description: Numerous trees snapped and felled along the extreme western portion of the track. A few power lines were also toppled northeast of Townsend. This tornado moved into San Augustine County, TX from Nacogdoches County, TX, Angelina County, TX and Polk County, TX. | |||||||||||
| 38.8 | 1976-03-30 | 2 | 31°22'N / 93°05'W | 31°30'N / 92°45'W | 21.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| 39.0 | 2004-11-23 | 2 | 31°20'N / 92°57'W | 31°29'N / 92°53'W | 20.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 1 | 1.0M | 0 | Natchitoches |
| Brief Description: A SUPERCELL THUNDERSTORM PRODUCED A DAMAGING TORNADO THAT MOVED INTO THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF NATCHITOCHES PARISH. THE STORM MOVED IN A NORTHEAST DIRECTION...CROSSING HWY 119 EAST OF GORUM AND HWY 1 NEAR THE COMMUNITY OF GALBRAITH AND THEN PROCEEDED TO MOVE ALONG HWY 490 FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES BEFORE THE HIGHWAY CURVED AWAY FROM THE STORM'S PATH. THE STORM THEN CROSSED THE CANE RIVER NORTH OF THE COMMUNITY OF MARCO AND CROSSED THE RED RIVER...MOVING INTO GRANT PARISH. THE PATH WIDTH RANGED FROM 100 TO 300 YARDS AND APPEARS TO HAVE STAYED ON THE GROUND CONTINUOUSLY FOR SOME 20 MILES. PRIOR TO IT'S MOVING ALONG HWY 490...IT WAS IN MAINLY RURAL FORESTED AREAS AND OTHER THAN EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE...RESULTED IN ONLY ISOLATED MINOR DAMAGE TO FARM OUTBUILDINGS. AS THE STORM MOVED ALONG HWY 490...IT DAMAGED OR DESTROYED TREES AND PROPERTY EITHER SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR A TWO MILE STRETCH. SEVERAL HOMES SUSTAINED MODERATE TO MAJOR DAMAGE INCLUDING TWO FRAME HOMES WHICH WERE DESTROYED AND TWO MOBILE HOMES DESTROYED. THE ONLY INJURY WAS ONE LADY WHO SUFFERED BROKEN RIBS AND A PUNCTURED LUNG. | |||||||||||
| 39.4 | 2000-04-23 | 3 | 31°57'N / 93°16'W | 31°55'N / 93°06'W | 8.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 1.0M | 0 | Natchitoches |
| Brief Description: A supercell produced a tornado as part of an outbreak of tornados across the region. Damage consisted of large pine trees snapped and oak trees blown down. Most damage to residences were from fallen trees. Two steel utility power towers were destroyed. A number of outbuildings were also damaged. Moved through De Soto Parish then across Red River Parish and into Natchitoches Parish. | |||||||||||
| 39.5 | 1973-01-21 | 2 | 31°50'N / 94°08'W | 31°53'N / 94°00'W | 8.70 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Shelby |
| 40.1 | 1999-03-02 | 2 | 31°37'N / 94°14'W | 31°37'N / 94°14'W | 5.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 100K | 0 | San Augustine |
| Brief Description: This was a continuation of the Nacogdoches tornado. Damage was mainly forestry consisting of numerous trees fallen and limbs snapped. Three homes had major roof damage and a carport was completely destroyed. Two large bails of rain saturated hay (Approximately 1500 lbs each dry weight) were moved about 25 yards. | |||||||||||
| 40.7 | 1973-01-20 | 2 | 32°00'N / 93°27'W | 32°05'N / 93°22'W | 7.70 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Red River |
| 41.1 | 1999-03-02 | 3 | 30°56'N / 93°51'W | 30°54'N / 93°49'W | 3.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Newton |
| Brief Description: The Holly Springs tornado moved into Newton County, tearing up the Baptist Encampment community. A mobile home was flipped over 100 feet, ejecting three people. One young girl escaped with no injuries after being thrown over 50 feet from the home. Two trucks were flipped over in their driveways and a car was moved at least 15 feet. One couple sitting on the couch in the TV watched their wood-framed home fall apart around them, and miraculously walk away. | |||||||||||
| 41.6 | 2001-11-26 | 2 | 31°53'N / 93°11'W | 31°57'N / 93°01'W | 15.20 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 40K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| Brief Description: Damage was confined mostly to trees and tree limbs. A row of Pecan trees was knocked over at the beginning of the path. Some power lines were down, a mobile home had its roof stripped and a home had its chimney and roof damaged. | |||||||||||
| 41.6 | 1950-05-01 | 2 | 31°33'N / 92°54'W | 31°34'N / 92°51'W | 3.60 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 7 | 250K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| 41.7 | 1964-04-26 | 2 | 31°48'N / 94°10'W | 31°47'N / 94°11'W | 1.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Shelby |
| 41.7 | 1954-04-30 | 2 | 31°22'N / 94°28'W | 31°33'N / 94°06'W | 25.10 Miles | 883 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Nacogdoches |
| 42.4 | 1974-01-19 | 3 | 31°18'N / 94°16'W | 0.80 Mile | 400 Yards | 0 | 2 | 0K | 0 | San Augustine | |
| 42.8 | 1999-04-03 | 3 | 31°58'N / 94°00'W | 32°00'N / 93°58'W | 2.60 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 1 | 500K | 0 | De Soto |
| Brief Description: Numerous homes with moderate to severe damage. Some roofs removed or partially removed. Church steeple knocked over and portion of roof missing. Numerous trees uprooted or snapped. This tornado was associated with a supercell which developed over the area as a speed max moved out of Texas and into Louisiana. This is a continuation of the Shelby County, Texas tornado. | |||||||||||
| 42.9 | 1950-02-12 | 3 | 31°48'N / 94°12'W | 31°48'N / 94°11'W | 1.90 Miles | 50 Yards | 3 | 15 | 250K | 0 | Shelby |
| 42.9 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°47'N / 92°58'W | 31°48'N / 92°56'W | 2.70 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Winn |
| 44.8 | 1999-04-03 | 2 | 31°57'N / 94°02'W | 31°58'N / 94°07'W | 2.80 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 15K | 0 | Shelby |
| Brief Description: Minor roof damage to a few homes and outbuildings. Damage largely confined to trees uprooted or snapped. This is a continuation of the DeSoto Parish, Louisiana tornado. | |||||||||||
| 45.0 | 1953-12-03 | 4 | 31°04'N / 93°03'W | 31°10'N / 92°49'W | 15.50 Miles | 300 Yards | 7 | 20 | 2.5M | 0 | Vernon |
| 45.1 | 1974-03-20 | 2 | 31°52'N / 94°11'W | 0.50 Mile | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Shelby | |
| 45.6 | 1999-03-02 | 3 | 30°54'N / 93°54'W | 30°48'N / 93°47'W | 9.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 1 | 3 | 500K | 0 | Jasper |
| Brief Description: The strongest tornado of the evening developed a mile northwest of Holly Springs. Moving southeast at 50 mph, this fast moving storm damaged or destroyed over 25 homes and a church. The worst damage was done in Holly Springhs, where a brick home lost its roof and portions of two walls. This is where the elderly woman was fatally injured. Several vehicles were picked up and rolled over. This storm moved into Newotn County, producing more injuries and damages. F84PH | |||||||||||
| 45.6 | 1954-08-16 | 2 | 32°05'N / 93°50'W | 32°07'N / 93°47'W | 4.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | De Soto |
| 46.9 | 1987-11-15 | 3 | 31°52'N / 94°11'W | 32°00'N / 94°08'W | 8.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 15 | 2.5M | 0 | Shelby |
| 47.2 | 1973-12-03 | 2 | 30°50'N / 93°17'W | 1.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 5 | 2.5M | 0 | Beauregard | |
| 47.4 | 1950-02-12 | 3 | 32°00'N / 93°16'W | 32°11'N / 93°12'W | 13.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| 48.0 | 1975-04-29 | 2 | 30°56'N / 93°11'W | 30°56'N / 92°56'W | 14.80 Miles | 50 Yards | 2 | 8 | 250K | 0 | Vernon |
| 48.4 | 1959-03-20 | 2 | 31°54'N / 94°14'W | 31°57'N / 94°10'W | 5.40 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Shelby |
| 48.6 | 2002-03-30 | 2 | 31°19'N / 94°26'W | 31°21'N / 94°20'W | 7.50 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 1.2M | 0 | Nacogdoches |
| Brief Description: Numerous trees and power lines broken, snapped and pulled out of the ground along the track. Numerous homes and business were severely damaged or destroyed. This tornado moved into Nacogdoches County, TX from Polk County, TX and Angelina County, TX then continued northeast into San Augustine County, TX. | |||||||||||
| 49.6 | 1976-03-30 | 2 | 31°30'N / 92°45'W | 31°30'N / 92°43'W | 1.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Rapides |
| 50.0 | 1987-11-15 | 3 | 32°00'N / 94°08'W | 32°06'N / 94°02'W | 8.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 5 | 2.5M | 0 | Panola |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.