The spring of 2007 started a bit early with the region seeing its first severe weather outbreak on February 24th. A large and powerful storm system took shape as a deep surface low tracked across Kansas and into portions of Iowa. This strong area of low pressure was driven by a powerful upper level trough which supported very strong winds through the entire atmosphere. These winds were felt at the surface to some degree as a large area across the Lower Mississippi River Valley saw sustained winds between 25-35 mph with gusts between 40-50 mph. Those gradient winds, in advance of the severe weather, were strong enough to down some trees and power lines across the region. Those damage reports were more scattered in nature.
Those strong winds from the deepening surface low helped to draw northward moisture and instability. The strong winds allowed for the environment to become highly sheared. Basically, there were increasing winds with height and a change in the wind direction as well. This particular combination of instability and high shear was quite rare. However, this set the stage for a severe weather outbreak which included numerous reports of damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes.

Hail in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 19:07:00 to 24-FEB-07 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 19:20:00 to 24-FEB-07 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUIMBY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Along I-20, a trained spotter measured a 70 mph wind gust in Rayville. Additionally, a large double-post road sign was blown down along I-20 at exit 145.

Hail in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 19:14:00 to 24-FEB-07 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILDSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

After crossing the Tensas River at Jonesville, this tornado continued across wooded land just northwest of the Wildsville Community. Most of this track was not accessible by vehicle. However, the tornado intensified as it downed or snapped numerous trees. The tornado continued to track east northeast and crossed the Tensas River back into Catahoula Parish and then crossed the river one last time as it moved into Concordia Parish.

Hail in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 17:38:00 to 24-FEB-07 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASTROP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 19:19:00 to 24-FEB-07 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

After crossing the Tensas River back into Catahoula Parish, this tornado continued across wooded and open farm land. Most of this track was not accessible by vehicle. However, the tornado intensified as it downed or snapped numerous trees. The tornado continued to track east northeast and crossed the Tensas River back into Concordia Parish.

Hail in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 17:52:00 to 24-FEB-07 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 17:55:00 to 24-FEB-07 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODWILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One home sustained roof damage in the Goodwill Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 17:30:00 to 24-FEB-07 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASTROP
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down around Bastrop.

Hail in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 18:10:00 to 24-FEB-07 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: EPPS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 19:24:00 to 24-FEB-07 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNBARTON
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

After crossing the Tensas River back into Concordia Parish, the tornado was at it most intense and widest point. Hundreds of trees were mangled, snapped and uprooted. Numerous power lines were also taken down and mangled along the path. Near Dunbarton, 2 mobile homes were destroyed as the tornado continued toward Clayton. Far the most part, this tornado remained over rural areas with much of the path not accessible by vehicle. The total path length, as it crossed the each parish line several times, was 17 miles. The widest point was 500 yards in Concordia Parish.

Tornado in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 19:13:00 to 24-FEB-07 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down in Jonesville and heavily damaged or destroyed 6 mobile homes and caused minor damage to 3 other homes. Dozens of trees were also snapped or uprooted. The tornado continued to track east northeast and crossed the Tensas River into Concordia Parish. Further along the path, the tornado crossed the river again, back into Catahoula  Parish and then crossed the river one last time as it moved into Concordia Parish.

Hail in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 17:58:00 to 24-FEB-07 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 18:28:00 to 24-FEB-07 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public