Multiple rounds of storms evolved over the region starting late on the 14th and lasted through the 15th. This produced several areas of heavy rainfall across the forecast area. The region that experienced the greatest rainfall was across Northeast Louisiana, and West Central Mississippi where 5 to 8 inches fell. The other area of heavy rain was along Interstate 20, through Central and East Central Mississippi. Here, 3 to 6 inches fell. All this heavy rain resulted in flash flooding across the area. The severe weather was more scattered in nature, but what did occur was mainly damaging winds and located across the southern half of the area.

Hail in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 14-MAY-08 12:54:00 to 14-MAY-08 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FROGMORE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A swath of penny hail fell across a large portion of central Concordia Parish from just south of Frogmore to Ferriday.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-08 04:57:00 to 15-MAY-08 04:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARTO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down across Highway 3102. One tree was down on a house which briefly trapped a person inside. No injuries occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-08 05:08:00 to 15-MAY-08 05:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: WISNER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees and power lines were blown down around Wisner.

Flash Flood in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-08 04:10:00 to 15-MAY-08 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 800.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall, between 3 and 5 inches, fell across a large portion of Morehouse Parish. Nearly a dozen roads were under water from Bastrop to Mer Rouge to Bonita. A parking lot and cemetery, in Bonita, were under several feet of water. Numerous farm fields were partially submerged which caused damage to young crops.

Flash Flood in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-08 04:30:00 to 15-MAY-08 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 400.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall, between 4 and 7 inches, fell across most of northern East Carrol Parish, with Lake Providence being especially hard hit. Many streets around town were under water with water entering a housing complex  which caused damage to several units. A school complex also had taken on water with several classrooms damaged. Additionally, many roads across the northern portion of the parish were under water along with many farm fields partially flooded. The flooded fields caused some crop damage to the young plants.

Thunderstorm Wind in TENSAS, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-08 05:26:00 to 15-MAY-08 05:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRIMEA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two outbuildings were destroyed and a few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TENSAS, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-08 05:45:00 to 15-MAY-08 05:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWELLTON ARPT
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a few power poles were blown down around Newellton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-08 05:10:00 to 15-MAY-08 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARHAMS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down around Monterey and along Highway 129.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-08 05:12:00 to 15-MAY-08 05:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FROGMORE
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Highway 84 along with a few power poles.

Flash Flood in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 15-MAY-08 04:30:00 to 15-MAY-08 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICKASAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 400.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall, between 3 and 5 inches, fell across most of northern West Carrol Parish. Numerous secondary roads were underwater along with many farm fields partially flooded. The flooded fields caused some crop damage to the young plants.