On November 7–8, 1957, a significant tornado outbreak affected portions of the Southern United States, particularly the Golden Triangle of Southeast Texas and parts of Acadiana in Louisiana. The severe weather event inflicted 14 deaths and nearly 200 injuries, especially in the vicinity of Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas. The most significant tornado of the outbreak, posthumously rated F4 on the Fujita scale, killed one person, injured 81 others, and caused $2.5 million in losses. In all, at least 20 tornadoes were confirmed, yet others were likely present as well.