Lagarde is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France. On 25 May 1969, the commune of Lagarde was struck by an F3 torn…Lagarde is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France. On 25 May 1969, the commune of Lagarde was struck by an F3 tornado. It destroyed nearby hamlets and transportation in the village and the surrounding area. A few hours later in the department of Aude the tornado devastated the village of Leuc. Such a wave of powerful tornadoes is rare in France.