Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
279 NOUS44 KLIX 141323 PNSLIX LAZ034>037-039-046>048-056>060-064>071-076>090-MSZ068>071-077- 083>088-150130- Public Information Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 823 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...NWS Damage Survey for March 4 2025 Tornado Event - Update 2... ..Tornado 1 - ENE of Donaldsonville, LA... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.30 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/04/2025 Start Time: 05:52 PM CDT Start Location: 3 ENE Donaldsonville / Ascension Parish / LA Start Lat/Lon: 30.1153 / -90.9539 End Date: 03/04/2025 End Time: 05:53 PM CDT End Location: 2 ENE Donaldsonville / Ascension Parish / LA End Lat/Lon: 30.1128 / -90.9579 Survey Summary: A brief EF1 tornado with max wind speeds of 90 MPH touched down just north of the MS river east of Darrow, LA. It damaged four well built, newer, homes. Approximately 20% of each roof was damaged, removed or peeled back. Front porch pillars were moved or ripped away, fences damaged and one garage door blown in. Splatter on the east-northeast sides of the homes was noted as well as multiple pieces of wood embedded into the ground. It`s possible this tornado started on the west bank of the river but not enough damage was found to extend it. ..Tornado 2 - Gramercy, LA... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.29 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/04/2025 Start Time: 06:17 PM CDT Start Location: 1 NNW Gramercy / St. James Parish / LA Start Lat/Lon: 30.0671 / -90.6986 End Date: 03/04/2025 End Time: 06:18 PM CDT End Location: Gramercy / St. James Parish / LA End Lat/Lon: 30.0636 / -90.7013 Survey Summary: An EFO tornado with max winds of 75 MPH touched down briefly in Gramercy, LA. A few homes, along Millet Dr had minor roof damage and most homes in the neighborhood having fence damage. Debris was noted to be lofted into the back field as well as some splatter seen on the east-northeast side of homes. ..Tornado 3 - Plaquemines Parish... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.49 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/04/2025 Start Time: 08:13 PM CDT Start Location: 5 S Myrtle Grove / Plaquemines Parish / LA Start Lat/Lon: 29.5576 / -89.9547 End Date: 03/04/2025 End Time: 08:20 PM CDT End Location: 5 ESE Myrtle Grove / Plaquemines Parish / LA End Lat/Lon: 29.5998 / -89.8773 Survey Summary: A strong EF-1 tornado occurred over predominantly inaccessible marshes of Plaquemines Parish. High resolution satellite imagery aided in the identification of damage to marsh vegetation after the tornado caused significant damage to a newly rebuilt camp near Lake Laurier. No ground survey could be performed to review the entirety of the structure`s construction. In consultation with a structural engineer regarding the pictures we had, the rating will be 110 MPH unless additional information can be received. Additional damage to the marsh was identified near Hermitage Road with a few trees apparently damaged as well as the tornado weakened and dissipated before reaching the Mississippi River.Satellite analysis may add additional damage points to the southwest of the damaged track so this track may be extended in future updates. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$