This was the second EF4 tornado to strike Louisiana in 2010.
One of the worst disasters in United States history struck Louisiana on August 29, 2005.
A strong tropical storm/hurricane struck western Louisiana between August 27 and August 30.
Dennis was originally forecast to strike Louisiana, one of the oil-producing regions of the Gulf coast.
August 1992, Andrew (Category 3 at landfall) struck south-central Louisiana.
This storm struck Louisiana and Texas, killing more than 500.
These losses continue to grow and are still surprising industry experts months after the storm struck Florida and Louisiana.
Still, storm surge of 17 feet (3.2 m) struck southwestern Louisiana, and coastal parishes experienced extensive damage.
Hurricane Hilda caused damage when it struck Louisiana.
A strong tropical storm or minimal hurricane struck western Louisiana between 27-30 August.
