Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed in a very unstable airmass across northeast Texas, southwest Arkansas as well as northwest and north central Louisiana. This activity developed along and in the wake of a strong outflow boundary. These storms produced widespread wind damage along with spotty large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 18:24:00 to 16-JUL-09 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Powerlines were downed in the community of Haynesville, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 18:54:00 to 16-JUL-09 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were downed across the town of Homer, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 18:45:00 to 16-JUL-09 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RODESSA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed north of Rodessa, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 19:15:00 to 16-JUL-09 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several locations around the town of Benton are without power from downed powerlines.

Lightning in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 22:00:00 to 16-JUL-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a home resulting in a fire at the 6000 block of Arden Street in Shreveport.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 20:15:00 to 16-JUL-09 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEVEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed at the intersection of Martin and Washington Street in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 20:15:00 to 16-JUL-09 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW CHUTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was reported across Hwy. 3 from excessive heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 20:45:00 to 16-JUL-09 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was downed on Hwy. 4 and another tree was downed on Danvey Road near Ringgold, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 20:55:00 to 16-JUL-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASTOR
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was downed blocking the road at Hwy. 507 just south of Castor, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 20:25:00 to 16-JUL-09 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was downed at the intersection of Hwy. 4 and Hwy. 790.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 19:40:00 to 16-JUL-09 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were downed at the intersection of Flournoy Lucas and Linwood Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 19:30:00 to 16-JUL-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLANCHARD
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power is out across the city of Blanchard, Louisiana resulting from downed powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 18:30:00 to 16-JUL-09 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAIN DEALING
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on Scott Drive in the community of Plain Dealing, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 19:05:00 to 16-JUL-09 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVUE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Powerlines were downed on Hwy. 157 near the Bellevue, community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 19:20:00 to 16-JUL-09 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGHTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on Dogwood Drive in Haughton, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 19:10:00 to 16-JUL-09 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERNICE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and powerlines were downed in the community of Bernice, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 19:35:00 to 16-JUL-09 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed across Bossier City, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 19:35:00 to 16-JUL-09 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSSIER CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong winds downed a tree onto a home in Bossier City.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 19:40:00 to 16-JUL-09 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell on an unoccupied truck on Atlantic Avenue in the Broadmore area of Shreveport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-09 19:10:00 to 16-JUL-09 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed 7 miles southwest of Homer, Louisiana along Hwy. 79.