Strong to severe thunderstorms developed and moved across southeast Louisiana as a couple of strong upper level disturbances and a cold front moved across the area.

Flash Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAY-08 18:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLSOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several roads were flooded in the Folsom area when 6 to 10 inches of rain fell across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-08 05:25:00 to 03-MAY-08 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGALUSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees and power lines were blown down near Louisiana Highways 21 and 1075.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 03-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down near Louisiana Highway 40.

Tornado in LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAY-08 14:51:00 to 02-MAY-08 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A motorist on Interstate 12 oberved a weak tornado briefly touch down near the Holden exit. The tornado did not cause any damage.

Hail in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAY-08 17:45:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICKFAW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball size hail was observed.

Hail in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAY-08 19:35:00 to 02-MAY-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGALUSA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball size hail was observed.

Hail in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAY-08 19:21:00 to 02-MAY-08 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGALUSA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAY-08 19:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICKFAW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed near the intersection of U.S. Highway 51 and Black Cat Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINTE COUPEE, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-08 03:40:00 to 03-MAY-08 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATCHELOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down onto roads around Batchelor and other areas in the northern part of the parish.

Hail in WEST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 03-MAY-08 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUSLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Quarter size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAY-08 19:15:00 to 02-MAY-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees along Louisiana Highway 21, destoryed a barn, and damaged the facade of a building.

Flash Flood in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAY-08 17:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Louisiana Highway 40 and a number of other roads were closed due to flooding from 6 to 10 inches of rain. A woman had to be rescued from a vehicle stranded in high water in the Loranger area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFOURCHE, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-08 08:30:00 to 03-MAY-08 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAROSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was blown off of a house and several other houses had roof damage. A mobile home was flipped over.