Local Storm Report Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
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NWUS54 KLCH 111647
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Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1147 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024
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..REMARKS..
0646 PM Hail 3 N Woodville 30.82N 94.43W
04/09/2024 M1.75 Inch Tyler TX Public
EM gave report of golf ball size hail in
this location.
0714 AM Flash Flood 5 ENE Hillister 30.68N 94.30W
04/10/2024 Tyler TX Dept of Highways
FM 1013 Closed.
0725 AM Flash Flood 2 NW Colmesneil 30.93N 94.45W
04/10/2024 Tyler TX Dept of Highways
FM 1745 Closed.
0726 AM Flash Flood 7 NW Town Bluff 30.86N 94.27W
04/10/2024 Tyler TX Dept of Highways
FM 256 Closed.
0727 AM Flash Flood 6 NW Town Bluff 30.86N 94.24W
04/10/2024 Tyler TX Dept of Highways
FM 92 North of HWY 190 closed.
0732 AM Flash Flood 3 W Warren 30.62N 94.46W
04/10/2024 Tyler TX Dept of Highways
FM 1943 Closed.
1024 AM Flash Flood 6 NW Town Bluff 30.86N 94.24W
04/10/2024 Tyler TX Dept of Highways
FM 92 Closed due to flooding.
1057 AM Flash Flood 1 SSE Warren 30.60N 94.40W
04/10/2024 Tyler TX Dept of Highways
HWY 69 closed due to flooding.
1059 AM Flash Flood 3 NNW Wildwood 30.56N 94.46W
04/10/2024 Tyler TX Dept of Highways
FM 2827 closed due to flooding.
0548 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Vidor 30.13N 94.00W
04/10/2024 Orange TX Public
Public sent photos of several uprooted oak
trees in Vidor, TX.
0228 AM Flash Flood 4 E Call 30.62N 93.81W
04/10/2024 Newton TX 911 Call Center
Deputy reports several areas of water 4 to 5
inches over roadways from Trout Creek to Old
Salem.
0833 AM Flash Flood 3 SW Newton 30.82N 93.79W
04/10/2024 Newton TX Dept of Highways
Highway 87 Closed due to flooding.
0837 AM Flash Flood 1 WSW Newton 30.85N 93.76W
04/10/2024 Newton TX Dept of Highways
US 190 closed due to flooding.
1046 AM Flash Flood 5 ENE Newton 30.88N 93.68W
04/10/2024 Newton TX Dept of Highways
FM 1414 Closed due to flooding.
0555 AM Tornado 1 SW Port Arthur 29.89N 93.94W
04/10/2024 Jefferson TX NWS Storm Survey
Tornado damage became apparent near the
intersection of 17th Street and Savannah Ave
southeast of Motiva. The tornado path
traveled east, peaking out near the
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church where
a large portion of the masonry walls
collapsed. Another home near 11th Street and
Orange Ave had the roof completely removed
and some walls collapsed. Numerous homes
sustained roof damage along the path along
many trees downed or damaged. The path
continued across Rose Hill Park and onto
Pleasure Island. The tornado may have
continued into Sabine Lake. The tornado
lasted for roughly 4 minutes with peak winds
estimated near 120 mph, making it an EF2.
0556 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 ESE Port Arthur 29.90N 93.92W
04/10/2024 Jefferson TX Broadcast Media
Broadcast Media sent video of significant
damage to commercial buildings and power
infrastructure. Time estimated by radar.
0600 AM Marine Tstm Wind 2 S Port Arthur 29.87N 93.93W
04/10/2024 M63 MPH Jefferson TX Buoy
Buoy station PORT2 Port Arthur, TX.
1150 PM Flash Flood Kirbyville 30.66N 93.89W
04/09/2024 Jasper TX Mesonet
Site PIKT2 reports Pin Oak at S. Elizabeth
Ave in Kirbyville out of its banks.
0242 AM Flash Flood 1 NNE Kirbyville 30.67N 93.89W
04/10/2024 Jasper TX 911 Call Center
Reports of several feet of water in homes in
Kirbyville.
0718 AM Flash Flood 1 ENE Kirbyville 30.66N 93.89W
04/10/2024 Jasper TX Public
Significant flooding continues along Trout
and Pin Oak Creeks in and around Kirbyville.
0735 AM Flash Flood 7 WNW Jasper 30.94N 94.12W
04/10/2024 Jasper TX Dept of Highways
FM 1747 Closed.
0750 AM Flash Flood 1 NNE Kirbyville 30.67N 93.89W
04/10/2024 Jasper TX Emergency Mngr
Water up to two feet over HWY 96.
0828 AM Flash Flood 1 WSW Call 30.61N 93.89W
04/10/2024 Jasper TX Dept of Highways
FM 1004 Closed.
1022 AM Flash Flood 6 NE Town Bluff 30.85N 94.11W
04/10/2024 Jasper TX Dept of Highways
FM 777 Closed due to flooding.
0524 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 N Silsbee 30.38N 94.18W
04/10/2024 Hardin TX Amateur Radio
Photo of tree down on internet cable. Time
estimated by radar.
0528 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 E Silsbee 30.35N 94.13W
04/10/2024 Hardin TX Amateur Radio
Photos of tree down on powerline on Old
Evadale Rd in Silsbee. Time estimated by
radar.
0604 AM Marine Tstm Wind 2 E Port Arthur 29.90N 93.89W
04/10/2024 M42 MPH GMZ430 TX Mesonet
Mesonet reports wind gust of 42 MPH at
Sabine Lake.
0603 AM Marine Tstm Wind 38 S Sea Rim State Park 29.14N 94.00W
04/10/2024 M72 MPH GMZ470 TX Public
Report from platform in High Island block
A5.
0600 AM Marine Tstm Wind 5 SE Sabine Pass 29.68N 93.84W
04/10/2024 M64 MPH GMZ450 TX Buoy
Buoy station TXPT2 Texas Point, TX.
0630 AM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SW Cameron 29.77N 93.34W
04/10/2024 M50 MPH GMZ432 LA Buoy
Buoy station CAPL1 Calcasieu Pass, LA.
0634 AM Marine Tstm Wind 3 S Grand Lake 29.99N 93.28W
04/10/2024 M49 MPH GMZ432 LA Mesonet
Mesonet report of 49 MPH gust at Calcasieu
Lake.
1130 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 NNE Junction 30.89N 93.49W
04/09/2024 Vernon LA Storm Chaser
Report of large trees down on HWY 464 NE of
Merryville.
0247 AM Flash Flood 1 NE Leesville 31.14N 93.27W
04/10/2024 Vernon LA 911 Call Center
Reports of water over multiple streets in
Leesville.
0247 AM Flash Flood 1 NNE Leesville 31.15N 93.27W
04/10/2024 Vernon LA 911 Call Center
Reports of water in a home in northwest
Leesville.
0742 AM Flash Flood 5 WNW Rosepine 30.95N 93.35W
04/10/2024 Vernon LA Law Enforcement
Hawks Road closed.
0824 AM Marine Tstm Wind 11 SE Pecan Island 29.55N 92.31W
04/10/2024 M43 MPH Vermilion LA Buoy
Buoy station FRWL1 Freshwater Canal Locks,
LA.
0930 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 5 NNW Butte La Rose 30.35N 91.70W
04/10/2024 St. Martin LA Dept of Highways
Louisiana DOTD reports a tree down along the
Atchafalaya bridge blocking westbound
traffic.
0710 AM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NNW Opelousas 30.55N 92.10W
04/10/2024 M63 MPH St. Landry LA AWOS
AWOS station KOPL Opelousas.
0730 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 NW Cankton 30.38N 92.14W
04/10/2024 St. Landry LA 911 Call Center
Report of damage and heavy debris at Diamond
lane, Berab and Vautrot Rd. Possible
Tornado. Time estimated by radar.
0734 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NNW Cankton 30.38N 92.12W
04/10/2024 St. Landry LA Public
Photo of tree down on Hypolite Rd near
Cankton. Time estimated by radar.
0734 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NW Opelousas 30.54N 92.11W
04/10/2024 St. Landry LA Emergency Mngr
*** 4 INJ ***
St Landry Parish EM reports four people were
injured when a tree fell on a car. One
injury is critical and the victim is being
airlifted to Baton Rouge.
0743 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Port Barre 30.56N 91.96W
04/10/2024 St. Landry LA Public
Photo received of trees down in Port Barre.
Time estimated by radar.
0744 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 N Washington 30.66N 92.06W
04/10/2024 St. Landry LA Public
Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken;
Power poles broken.
0744 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 N Washington 30.66N 92.06W
04/10/2024 St. Landry LA Public
Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken;
Power poles broken.
0747 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NNE Opelousas 30.54N 92.08W
04/10/2024 St. Landry LA Emergency Mngr
Report of widespread wind damage across St.
Landry Parish. Over 60 roads blocked with
trees down. Time estimated by radar.
0751 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NNW Krotz Springs 30.54N 91.76W
04/10/2024 St. Landry LA Public
Photos received of trees down and shed
destroyed in Krotz Springs. Time estimated
by radar.
0752 AM Hail 1 S Arnaudville 30.40N 91.93W
04/10/2024 E1.00 Inch St. Landry LA Public
Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1
S Arnaudville. Public submitted a photo of
quarter size hail near Arnaudville. Time
estimated by radar.
0545 AM Hail 1 N Youngsville 30.12N 91.99W
04/10/2024 E0.50 Inch Lafayette LA Public
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0545 AM Hail 1 N Youngsville 30.12N 91.99W
04/10/2024 E0.50 Inch Lafayette LA Public
0552 AM Hail Broussard 30.15N 91.97W
04/10/2024 E0.75 Inch Lafayette LA Public
Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
0552 AM Hail Broussard 30.15N 91.97W
04/10/2024 E0.75 Inch Lafayette LA Public
Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
0603 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Broussard 30.15N 91.97W
04/10/2024 Lafayette LA Public
Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken;
Shingles blown off.
0603 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Broussard 30.15N 91.97W
04/10/2024 Lafayette LA Public
Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken;
Shingles blown off.
0803 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Youngsville 30.10N 91.99W
04/10/2024 Lafayette LA Local Official
Number of trees down outside the city hall
at Youngsville. Time estimated by radar.
0700 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 NNE Iowa 30.29N 92.99W
04/10/2024 Jefferson Davis LA NWS Employee
Several shops/sheds with damage ranging from
total destruction to moderate damage in this
location. Three homes with minor roof damage
as well.
0705 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Elton 30.48N 92.69W
04/10/2024 Jefferson Davis LA Broadcast Media
Photo of heavy tree damage and debris on
Market St in Elton. Time estimated by radar.
0710 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SSW Basile 30.49N 92.60W
04/10/2024 Evangeline LA Public
Photo received of tree down on a home in
Basile.
0630 AM Tornado 3 SSE Grand Lake 29.99N 93.25W
04/10/2024 Cameron LA NWS Storm Survey
The tornado began near the intersection of
Herbert Camp Rd and Big Pasture Road,
resulting in EF0-EF1 tree damage as it
headed northeast. Surging winds to the south
of the tornadic circulation removed the roof
of an outbuilding farther east down Big
Pasture Rd. The tornado continued northeast
through marshy and uninhabited areas,
crossing the Intracoastal waterway south of
the Grand Lake Swing Bridge. To the south of
LA-384, an untethered mobile home was
flipped and destroyed. On the north side of
the highway, an RV and a small outbuilding
were overturned. The tornado continued
east-northeast, causing additional tree
damage as it neared and crossed Gulf
Highway. The tornado caused additional tree
damage as it passed through the Vincent Road
and Piccou Lane area before dissipating
shortly after.
0631 AM Tornado 2 SE Grand Lake 30.01N 93.25W
04/10/2024 Cameron LA NWS Storm Survey
The tornado touched down to the south of
LA-384 near Honore Lane, damaging trees as
it headed northeast toward the Intracoastal
waterway. The tornado continued through
generally marshy and uninhabited areas until
nearing Gulf Highway to the south of b1BANK,
causing additional tree damage and tearing
off a metal awning from a storage building
and tossing it approximately 300 feet into a
neighboring yard. The tornado then crossed
Gulf Highway, leaning wooden utility poles
toward the east, and dissipating in a field
to the southeast of the bank. Tornado Rated
EF1.
0639 AM Hail 3 E Grand Lake 30.05N 93.23W
04/10/2024 E0.50 Inch Cameron LA Public
Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
0639 AM Hail 3 E Grand Lake 30.05N 93.23W
04/10/2024 E0.50 Inch Cameron LA Public
Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
0640 AM Tornado Grand Lake 30.03N 93.27W
04/10/2024 Cameron LA Law Enforcement
SO reported tornado.
0649 AM Tstm Wnd Gst 6 SSE Hackberry 29.89N 93.40W
04/10/2024 M60 MPH Cameron LA Mesonet
Mesonet station HAKL1 Sabine.
0746 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 E Grand Lake 30.05N 93.23W
04/10/2024 Cameron LA Public
Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken;
Shingles blown off.
0746 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 E Grand Lake 30.05N 93.23W
04/10/2024 Cameron LA Public
Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken;
Shingles blown off.
0749 AM Tstm Wnd Gst 6 SSE Hackberry 29.89N 93.40W
04/10/2024 M83 MPH Cameron LA Mesonet
Mesonet station HAKL1 Sabine.
0620 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NNW Lake Charles 30.22N 93.21W
04/10/2024 Calcasieu LA Public
A large tree snapped and was completely
blocking the road at this location. Photos
received via Facebook.
0629 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Sulphur 30.21N 93.38W
04/10/2024 Calcasieu LA Public
Reports of widespread tree damage in and
around Sulphur and Carlyss. Multiple trees
snapped off or down. Time estimated by
radar.
0637 AM Tstm Wnd Gst 5 S Lake Charles 30.13N 93.22W
04/10/2024 M63 MPH Calcasieu LA ASOS
ASOS station KLCH Lake Charles.
0637 AM Tstm Wnd Gst 5 S Lake Charles 30.13N 93.22W
04/10/2024 M63 MPH Calcasieu LA ASOS
ASOS station KLCH Lake Charles.
0638 AM Tornado 2 S Lake Charles 30.18N 93.20W
04/10/2024 Calcasieu LA NWS Storm Survey
An EF 2 tornado with max winds of 115 MPH
touched down near Vernon road on the eastern
side of McNeese State University and crossed
Common, Center, Harvard and Kirkman streets
before moving into the Moss Memorial Health
Complex causing damage to roofing. The
tornado continued across Louisiana Ave where
it further intensified destroying the roofs
of several homes along Elton Court while
also causing widespread tree and electrical
damage. The tornado weakened as it crossed
Brentwood lane before dissipating just east
of Walton St.
0639 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 S Lake Charles 30.16N 93.21W
04/10/2024 Calcasieu LA NWS Employee
NWS Employee reports multiple manufactured
sheds blown into the road.
0639 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Lake Charles 30.21N 93.20W
04/10/2024 Calcasieu LA NWS Employee
Trees snapped off.
0640 AM Tornado Lake Charles 30.21N 93.20W
04/10/2024 Calcasieu LA Public
Possible tornado on Ryan St. at Library
Riot.
0654 AM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 E Lake Charles 30.22N 93.15W
04/10/2024 M60 MPH Calcasieu LA AWOS
AWOS station KCWF Chenault Lk Chas.
0700 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Lebleu Settlement 30.28N 93.08W
04/10/2024 Calcasieu LA Public
Several reports of twisted/uprooted/snapped
trees in the Lebleu Settlement area received
via Facebook. In addition, received reports
of damaged sheds/carports as well as snapped
power lines in the same region.
0723 AM Flash Flood 1 SSW De Ridder 30.83N 93.30W
04/10/2024 Beauregard LA Public
Photo of Loftin Road impassible.
0625 AM Hail 1 NNW Richard 30.43N 92.32W
04/10/2024 M1.50 Inch Acadia LA Public
Photo received of ping pong ball size hail.
0714 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 W Iota 30.32N 92.52W
04/10/2024 Acadia LA NWS Employee
Photos of multiple trees down, metal flag
pole down, and chicken coop was damaged.
Time estimated by radar.
0721 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 6 ENE Iota 30.35N 92.40W
04/10/2024 Acadia LA Fire Dept/Rescue
Live powerlines and power poles down on LA
13 and Schultz rd near Iota. Time estimated
by radar.
0723 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 WNW Branch 30.36N 92.32W
04/10/2024 Acadia LA Broadcast Media
Video of damage on Prairie Hays Rd in
Branch. Siding ripped from building. Trees
down. Time estimated by radar.
0730 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Church Point 30.40N 92.22W
04/10/2024 Acadia LA Trained Spotter
Large tree blown down on Vista St. Time
estimated by radar.
0730 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 WSW Church Point 30.40N 92.22W
04/10/2024 Acadia LA Public
Numerous reports of trees blown down or
snapped off in the area of Church Point.
Time estimated by radar.
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