A weak cold front moved through the region during the overnight hours of March 24th and had stalled across southeast Texas into southwest and south central Louisiana.  During the afternoon and overnight hours of March 25th...a strong upper level disturbance moved across the Texas Hill Country and into the region from the west.  The result was widespread shower and thunderstorm activity...some of which produced large hail...damaging thunderstorm wind gusts...as well as isolated tornadoes across portions of the region.  The atmosphere ahead of the storm system was moderately unstable but dynamics aloft were primed for the formation of strong to severe convection.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 18:15:00 to 25-MAR-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGHTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were down near the town of Haughton, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 18:55:00 to 25-MAR-09 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree fell on a home on Chamberlain Street trapping individuals inside.  There were no reports of injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 18:57:00 to 25-MAR-09 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree fell across Pock Street blocking the street in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Tornado in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 18:50:00 to 25-MAR-09 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: AJAX
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were uprooted and some large branches were snapped in a rural wooded area.

Hail in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 17:54:00 to 25-MAR-09 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 18:30:00 to 25-MAR-09 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was down near town.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 20:20:00 to 25-MAR-09 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLKSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed in the western portion of the parish.

Hail in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 20:49:00 to 25-MAR-09 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLLA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 18:20:00 to 25-MAR-09 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERGREEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 19:07:00 to 25-MAR-09 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYCELAND
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in Bryceland.

Hail in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 19:27:00 to 25-MAR-09 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail reported north of Ruston.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 19:35:00 to 25-MAR-09 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed throughout the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 18:15:00 to 25-MAR-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree fell on a house on Julian Street.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 18:35:00 to 25-MAR-09 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGHTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree fell on a home on Lawrence Drive in Haughton, Louisiana.

Hail in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 18:15:00 to 25-MAR-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGHTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 19:45:00 to 25-MAR-09 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 19:46:00 to 25-MAR-09 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAARS MILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed north of Winnfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-09 19:15:00 to 25-MAR-09 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were downed in town.  Trees were downed from Ponder and Andries Streets through to San Antonio Avenue.  At Many Junior High School, a portion of the roof on the front of the building was blown off.  Several light poles by the school were snapped and fell across two 18 wheelers.  A home on Dilion Street was also damaged by a fallen tree.