A squall line moved across the region during the morning hours of October 9th.  These storms were prolific wind makers as widespread wind damage was the result across most of the region.  The storms intensified over northeast Texas once they encountered a moist and unstable airmass.

Tornado in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 09:12:00 to 09-OCT-09 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERVILLE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey Team concluded that this storm was an EF1 tornado that touched down 8 miles east of Farmerville, Louisiana.  Several trees were uprooted and snapped off and some minor damage was done to a few homes.  One house was also destroyed by a fallen tree.  There was only one minor injury from the storm.  There were reports of another 12 or some more homes that received some minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 07:30:00 to 09-OCT-09 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTON VLY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed in the Cotton Valley, Louisiana community.
Additional damage caused by the thunderstorm winds were around Hwy. 2, Hwy. 157 and 3008.  Along Country Club Drive and its adjoining streets and neighborhoods, downed trees were abundant blocking roadways and damaging structures and vehicles.  One tree crashed into a gas regulator causing natural gas to spew into the air.  A home was damaged on Pecanview.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 08:30:00 to 09-OCT-09 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees were downed in town.  Several of these occurred on Janice Drive in Ruston, Louisiana.  Some scattered damage was reported.  Damage was reported to a fence along Jefferson Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 06:45:00 to 09-OCT-09 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTERVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were blown down along Hwy. 175.  One large tree fell on a home about 8 miles northeast of Plain Dealing, Louisiana.  Powerlines were also downed in several locations.  Two barns were also blown down on Sentell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 06:50:00 to 09-OCT-09 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLANCHARD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Seven to eight trees were blown down at a residence on Bickham Road.  One tree fell on a storage shed and ignited a fire.  The shed was a total loss.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 06:55:00 to 09-OCT-09 06:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXIE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two barns were blown down and numerous trees were downed on Sentell Road west of Benton, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 07:49:00 to 09-OCT-09 07:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC KENZIE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were downed across Claiborne Parish along the north northwest side of Homer, Louisiana.  A tree was removed from Stadium Drive directly behind the Haynesville Jr./Sr. High School.  Trees fell onto powerlines causing property damage at a residence on Talley Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 07:35:00 to 09-OCT-09 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND CANE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Gust was estimated by the public in the Grand Cane, Louisiana community.  Several large trees were uprooted.  Two homes received damage from the fallen trees.  Another home in the Village of Grand Cane had a tree fall across it.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 09:26:00 to 09-OCT-09 09:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEVEN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that the power went out at their station with estimated winds gusts to be near 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 09:23:00 to 09-OCT-09 09:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAWCOMVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed on a powerline on New Natchitoches Road and the power was out at the EOC.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 09:24:00 to 09-OCT-09 09:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIROLI WOODS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts on Hwy. 143 north of West Monroe, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 09:24:00 to 09-OCT-09 09:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNFIELD JOYCE ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed on Hwy. 34 north of Winnfield, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 06:30:00 to 09-OCT-09 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUPERIOR
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were reported down across several locations in the northern portion of Caddo Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 07:02:00 to 09-OCT-09 07:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Gust was measured at the Downtown Shreveport, Louisiana Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 07:30:00 to 09-OCT-09 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERGUSON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was downed inside a north Bossier City, Louisiana residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 06:25:00 to 09-OCT-09 06:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIVIAN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed in the community of Vivian, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 06:26:00 to 09-OCT-09 06:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were down along with powerlines in the Ida, Louisiana community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 07:45:00 to 09-OCT-09 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD ATHENS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed east of Minden, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 09:02:00 to 09-OCT-09 09:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed in the Calhoun, Louisiana community.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-09 09:13:00 to 09-OCT-09 09:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio reported 26 trees downed throughout the Calhoun community and surround areas with the trees all facing a northward direction.  Jim Finley and Guyton Swamp Road were the worst hit areas.  Shingles and siding were blown off some homes with powerlines downed in at least four locations.  The windows were also blown out of the Central Elementary School.