Under an environment of high wind shear and abundant moisture, severe storms produced tornadoes and flash floods across southwest Louisiana.

Flash Flood in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 14:00:00 to 16-OCT-06 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANACOCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 171 between Anacoco and Hornbeck was closed due to high water.

Tornado in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 07:54:00 to 16-OCT-06 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWLEY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eyewitnesses along I-10 saw a tornado briefly touch down in the rice fields west of Crowley.

Tornado in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 08:30:00 to 16-OCT-06 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EFFIE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down, but no damage occurred to any homes.

Tornado in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 10:10:00 to 16-OCT-06 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITKIN
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eyewitnesses saw a tornado briefly touch down near a school in Pitkin, but produced no damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 07:00:00 to 16-OCT-06 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEPINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Flood in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 12:00:00 to 23-OCT-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE RIDDER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Bundick Lake near DeRidder flooded due to over ten inches of rain that fell over a two day period on 10/15 and 10/16. Homes on the lake flooded and roads downstream were closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 20:40:00 to 16-OCT-06 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines were blown down across Avoyelles Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 18:25:00 to 16-OCT-06 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power company recorded a 59 mph wind gust.

Flash Flood in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 18:30:00 to 16-OCT-06 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Interstate 49 was closed between mile marker 106 and 109 near Boyce.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 19:15:00 to 16-OCT-06 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITTIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was across Cherry Grove and Carter Road near Mittie.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 22:20:00 to 16-OCT-06 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENNINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Widespread street flooding in Jennings was reported by the fire department. Water was nearing some homes.

Storm Surge/Tide in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Winds increased to over 40 mph in response to a strong pressure gradient along the coast, resulting in high tides along the coast. The NOS tide gage in Cypremort Point peaked around 3.5 ft MLLW, but ran two feet above normal for 36 hours. Minor flooding occurred on property near the coast.

Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 16:35:00 to 16-OCT-06 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was across Highway 109 near Starks.

Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 20:00:00 to 16-OCT-06 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CHARLES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous streets in Lake Charles were flooded with several inches of water over them. Stalled vehicles were reported in Sulphur and Lake Charles.

Flash Flood in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 22:40:00 to 16-OCT-06 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCH PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

All roads into or out of Church Point had high water. Motorists were diverted away from the town.

Tornado in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 02:55:00 to 16-OCT-06 02:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND CHENIER
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tornado was seen by sheriff deputies near Grand Chenier. No damage as it remained in the marshes.

Tornado in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 07:09:00 to 16-OCT-06 07:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORSE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff department reported a brief touchdown in the fields near Morse.

Tornado in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 07:28:00 to 16-OCT-06 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUEYDAN
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small tornado touched down briefly near Riceville. One home was pushed off its pilings. the carport was destroyed. Several barns were damaged.

Tornado in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 07:30:00 to 16-OCT-06 07:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORSE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small tornado touched down in a field near Morse. No damage reprots, but it was seen by several eyewitnesses.

Tornado in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 07:50:00 to 16-OCT-06 07:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOTA
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

One home was pushed off its pilings and had severe structural damage. A house across the street had windows broken, vinyl sidings ripped off, and roof damage. Several trees in the area were blown down.

Storm Surge/Tide in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds increased to over 40 mph in response to a strong pressure gradient along the coast, resulting in high tides along the coast. The NOS tide gage near Freshwater canal reached a peak of 5.1 ft MLLW, but ran two feet above normal for over 24 hours. Minor flooding occurred in Intracoastal City.

Storm Surge/Tide in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 16-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds increased to over 40 mph in response to a strong pressure gradient along the coast, resulting in high tides along the coast. The NOS tide gage in Cameron peaked at 4.6 ft MLLW, but ran two feet above normal for 24 hours. Minor flooding occurred on Main Street in downtown Cameron.