Strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall accompanied a strong cold front which swung through the region on October 22nd.  The storm system which aided in the development of severe thunderstorms, was accompanied by the remnant moisture of Hurricane Rick which was a strong hurricane off the western coast of Mexico several days earlier.  Isolated tornadoes were reported across portions of northwest Louisiana with the storms but excessive heavy rainfall was also reported across portions of northeast Texas and northern Louisiana.

Tornado in RED RIVER, LOUISIANA
From 22-OCT-09 10:20:00 to 22-OCT-09 10:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGNOLIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were snapped along State Route 510 with several others missing large branches.  The tornado briefly touched down along the highway and lifted before reaching the other side of a field.  Maximum winds are estimated at 60-65 mph.

Tornado in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 22-OCT-09 11:53:00 to 22-OCT-09 11:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSHKOSH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were snapped and uprooted along either side of Hwy. 479 southeast of Chestnut, Louisiana with several others missing large branches.  Maximum winds are estimated at 60-65 mph.

Flash Flood in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 22-OCT-09 14:00:00 to 22-OCT-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAYOU D ARBONNE LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous homes and businesses had 6 inches to 1 foot of water in them.  A local school had 6 inches of water in it as well.  Numerous roads were underwater.  John Edwards Road had 8 inches of moving water across it.

Flash Flood in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 22-OCT-09 10:30:00 to 22-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORINGSPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water was reported across several areas in Mooringsport, Louisiana.  Water was approaching some homes in the community.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 22-OCT-09 11:20:00 to 22-OCT-09 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads across the parish were closed from high water.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 22-OCT-09 11:25:00 to 22-OCT-09 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Street flooding continuing at Hwy. 220 and Swan Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 22-OCT-09 10:13:00 to 22-OCT-09 10:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Damage reported to trees and powerlines along Hwy. 175 and also along Hwy. 346.

Flash Flood in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 22-OCT-09 10:45:00 to 22-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

At least 2 cars were stalled out in high water on Youree Drive in southeast Shreveport.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 22-OCT-09 11:25:00 to 22-OCT-09 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported moderate street flooding along the Interstate Hwy 220 at Swan Lake Road.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 22-OCT-09 11:20:00 to 22-OCT-09 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW CHUTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office reported that several highways across Bossier Parish were underwater and closed.