Severe thunderstorms developed rapidly across the four state region on 05/15.  A very unstable airmass was in place across the region ahead of a southward moving cold front and an associated upper level storm system.  The storms produced widespread hail and wind damage across much of the region.

Hail in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 12:00:00 to 15-MAY-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 12:45:00 to 15-MAY-07 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail fell on the west side of town.

Hail in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 13:15:00 to 15-MAY-07 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 13:20:00 to 15-MAY-07 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASTOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RED RIVER, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 13:25:00 to 15-MAY-07 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUSHATTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RED RIVER, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 14:00:00 to 15-MAY-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALL SUMMIT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 16:30:00 to 15-MAY-07 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 19:00:00 to 15-MAY-07 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND CANE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 12:10:00 to 15-MAY-07 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started a house fire in town. Minor to moderate damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 12:10:00 to 15-MAY-07 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Powerlines downed in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 12:50:00 to 15-MAY-07 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINDEN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Powerlines downed in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 13:20:00 to 15-MAY-07 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY BRANCH
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Trees were downed on the north side of the community.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 16:00:00 to 15-MAY-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIERSON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were downed along Red Strong Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 16:12:00 to 15-MAY-07 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGHTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed along Hwy 80.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 16:33:00 to 15-MAY-07 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGHTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed ner the intersection of Winfield and Wafer Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 17:25:00 to 15-MAY-07 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIVIAN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees downed at the Rebel Road Apartments near the intersection of La-1 and Rebel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 19:30:00 to 15-MAY-07 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELICAN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed near the local school in town.

Hail in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 10:40:00 to 15-MAY-07 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROVENCAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-07 13:25:00 to 15-MAY-07 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager