Jefferson Parish
Coverage of Jefferson Parish in the Nexus archive.
- NWS confirms 10th tornado, reveals two twisters hit Eden Isles simultaneously
The National Weather Service confirmed a 10th tornado from the June 18-19 severe weather outbreak, with two tornadoes striking Eden Isles simultaneously. An EF0 tornado caused minor damage in Eden Isles, while an EF1 tornado tracked further into Mississippi. No fatalities or injuries were reported.
- Eight tornadoes confirmed in Louisiana and Mississippi from Post-Tropical Cyclone Arthur storms
The National Weather Service confirmed eight tornadoes in Louisiana and Mississippi on June 18th, 2026, with significant damage reported in areas like Houma and along a long-track tornado from St. Tammany Parish to Mississippi. The storms caused roof damage, uprooted trees, and impacted infrastructure, with surveys ongoing in regions like Eden Isle.
- Three EF1 tornadoes from Arthur confirmed across Southeast Louisiana
The National Weather Service confirmed three EF1 tornadoes with peak winds of 90-95 mph touched down in Southeast Louisiana on Thursday, causing damage in Houma, Jefferson Parish (West and East Banks), and Orleans Parish. The storms were linked to remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, which had weakened to a post-tropical system before impacting the region.
- Woman pinned to sofa as possible tornado tears through Avondale
A possible tornado struck Avondale, Louisiana, injuring two people and pinning a woman to her sofa under debris from her damaged trailer. The damage occurred along George Street around 5 a.m., with officials yet to confirm if the event was a tornado or straight-line winds. Keisha Hills reported her sister was rescued and hospitalized, while Jefferson Parish opened a shelter with Red Cross assistance.
- Flash flooding hits the New Orleans metro as Arthur moves inland
Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants caused severe flash flooding in the New Orleans metro and southeastern Louisiana, with rainfall rates exceeding 3 inches per hour and 8 inches recorded at New Orleans International Airport. Flooding extended to areas like Houma, Thibodaux, and Slidell, while the National Weather Service issued a high flood risk for parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida as Arthur's remnants moved inland.
- New Orleans News Quiz: How is Jefferson Parish spending its massive opioid settlement?
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, which has the highest opioid-related overdose rate in the state, is set to receive approximately $640 million from a nationwide opioid settlement. The parish plans to use some funds for a new drug court building, but most money remains unspent.