Severe weather developed over the region during the day on May 3rd, peaked during the late afternoon hours and ended by early evening. The majority of the severe weather, as well as the hardest hit areas, occurred across Southeast Arkansas, Northeast Louisiana and West-Central Mississippi. A mix of hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes occurred during the event.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-07 15:48:00 to 03-MAY-07 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASTROP
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Significant straight line wind damage occurred in about a two to three mile swath north of Bastrop near the Log Cabin community. Scattered damage occurred all throughout this area, with spots of more intense damage where apparent microbursts occurred. Nearly 20 homes suffered moderate to major damage, with a few destroyed, mainly due to large trees falling on the homes. One minor injury also occurred. Maximum winds in the swath estimated to be 90 to 100 mph.

Tornado in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-07 15:51:00 to 03-MAY-07 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASTROP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado briefly touched down in the Log Cabin Community and significantly damaged one home as it was shifted from its foundation and had roof damage. A number of trees were snapped and uprooted within the short path.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-07 15:55:00 to 03-MAY-07 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEKMAN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Significant straight line wind damage occurred along the Morehouse Parish/Ashley County border west of Rawls. A number of trees were uprooted, and a couple of large limbs fell on a home causing minor damage.  The maximum winds were estimated at 70 to 80 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-07 16:27:00 to 03-MAY-07 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down, mainly in the central and northern portion of the parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-07 15:30:00 to 03-MAY-07 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCARCO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Substantial wind damage occurred from a evolving bow echo across extreme southwest Morehouse Parish, in the Westlake Community. Numerous large trees were uprooted, power lines blown down and some homes sustaining roof damage. This bow echo continued to intensify as it moved across the parish caused additional wind damage and two brief tornadoes.

Hail in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-07 16:37:00 to 03-MAY-07 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILBOURNE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-07 16:40:00 to 03-MAY-07 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIONEER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down.

Tornado in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-07 15:47:00 to 03-MAY-07 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEKMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just northwest of Beekman and damaged one home where most of its roof was blown off. Additionally, numerous trees were uprooted and snapped along the 2 mile path.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-07 17:15:00 to 03-MAY-07 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASKIN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down between Baskin and Crowville. One tree blocked Highway 555 and had to be removed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-07 19:50:00 to 03-MAY-07 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST GENEVIEVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-07 15:45:00 to 03-MAY-07 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASTROP
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Substantial wind damage from wind gusts between 75 and 85 MPH occurred around Bastrop as a bow echo slammed through the parish. Dozens of trees and power lines were blown down along with many homes sustaining minor to major damage. Some people were trapped in their home from either downed trees or other debris blocking the way out. The International Paper Plant measured an 86 MPH wind gust. This bow echo continued to produce significant wind damage across the parish along with two brief tornadoes.