An approaching cold front resulted in showers and thunderstroms across southwest Louisiana, some of which became severe. Several tornadoes touched down across Acadiana.

Hail in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 02:13:00 to 13-FEB-07 02:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATAHOULA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 02:30:00 to 13-FEB-07 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tornado in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 00:10:00 to 13-FEB-07 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOUNGSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began just northeast of the intersection of Verot School Road and Highway 92 and traveled northeast, ending near Bonin Road. Two brick homes received signficant roof damage on Rue Paon in the Hunters Ridge subdivision. One home had its garage destroyed which caused part of the roof to be ripped off. The neighbors roof weas damaged by flying debris. Other homes received minor to moderate damage on Fortune Road, Ellie Road, Rue Canard, and Vivian Driver. A total of 33 homes were damaged. A few trees were knocked down, with other debris blown across fields and into trees along the path.

Tornado in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 00:36:00 to 13-FEB-07 00:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTH
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Wind speeds were estimated between 110 and 120 mph, or on the low end of EF2. This tornado was spawned by the same storm that produced the Youngsville tornado. The tornado began southwest of the intersection of Poydras Highway and Eunice Road and moved northeast, ending past Nursery Highway. Several brick homes had roofs removed near the highs school, with one home losing most of its second floor. A total of 44 homes were damaged or destroyed, with 80 homes impacted by the tornado. Three injuries occurred in a small brick home where the roof blew off, causing a brick wall and other debris to land on them. Several trees were damaged or uprooted. This was the strongest tornado in southwest Louisiana since the November 23 2004 tornado outbreak.

Hail in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 01:50:00 to 13-FEB-07 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILLE PLATTE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 00:55:00 to 13-FEB-07 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW IBERIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Minor exterior damage was noted at two mobile homes on Segura Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 01:25:00 to 13-FEB-07 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOREAUVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Very minor wind damage to outbuildings and carports was noticed in the Loreauville area.

Flash Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-07 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

After three to four inches of rain, water came over several roads in the Starks area.

Hail in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 01:15:00 to 13-FEB-07 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW IBERIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 01:30:00 to 13-FEB-07 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHARD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 01:30:00 to 13-FEB-07 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILLE PLATTE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 01:03:00 to 13-FEB-07 01:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVIER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small tornado briefly touched down on Cotton Street. One mobile home was pushed into a neighbor's car and house.

Tornado in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 13-FEB-07 01:25:00 to 13-FEB-07 01:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST ERATH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A house under construction was destroyed by a small tornado. No other damage was reported in the vicinity.