An unusually strong upper level low slowly moved across southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana from June 3 into June 4. This system produced numerous showers and thunderstorms, which spawned a couple of tornadoes, wind damage, and coastal flooding across southwest Louisiana.

Tornado in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 04-JUN-10 04:37:00 to 04-JUN-10 04:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Deputy reported a brief tornado touchdown with no damage.

Funnel Cloud in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 04-JUN-10 16:42:00 to 04-JUN-10 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKMOOR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported a brief funnel cloud northeast of Sulphur.

Coastal Flood in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 03-JUN-10 06:12:00 to 03-JUN-10 07:18:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Freshwater Canal Locks NOS Tide Gauge measured a sharp water level rise from 3.41 feet MLLW at 12:12Z to 5.87 feet MLLW at 12:54Z. The water level then fell to 2.24 feet MLLW at 13:18Z.

Coastal Flood in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 03-JUN-10 08:00:00 to 03-JUN-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Calcasieu Pass NOS Tide Gauge measured a sharp 3.12 foot water level rise in 30 minutes. The water level rose from 1.07 feet MLLW at 1400Z to 4.19 feet MLLW at 1430Z. The water level then fell to 2.78 feet MLLW at 1500Z.

Coastal Flood in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 03-JUN-10 08:20:00 to 03-JUN-10 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cameron Parish Sheriff Office reported Highway 82 was flooded and impassable in downtown Cameron.

Coastal Flood in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 03-JUN-10 11:36:00 to 03-JUN-10 12:06:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freshwater Canal Locks NOS Tide Gauge measured a sharp water level rise from 3.17 feet MLLW at 17:36Z to 5.54 feet MLLW at 17:48Z. The water level then fell to 2.72 feet MLLW at 18:06Z.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 03-JUN-10 03:30:00 to 03-JUN-10 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office reported power poles blown down in Vinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 04-JUN-10 05:30:00 to 04-JUN-10 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PECAN IS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KATC-TV relayed a report from Louisiana State Police of trees blown down on Highway 82 near Pecan Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 04-JUN-10 07:00:00 to 04-JUN-10 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KATC-TV reported a tree blown down on Johnston St. at St. Julien St.

Funnel Cloud in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 04-JUN-10 16:22:00 to 04-JUN-10 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LCH)LK CHARLES MUNI
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Brief funnel cloud was witnessed by NWS employees just east of the Lake Charles Regional Airport.

Tornado in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 04-JUN-10 04:47:00 to 04-JUN-10 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JULIEN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Deputy reported a tornado touched down near the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 318 southeast of Jeanerette. A tree reportedly fell on an abandoned mobile home. No other damage was reported.

Flash Flood in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 04-JUN-10 11:00:00 to 04-JUN-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOUPIQUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Franklin Police Department reported most streets in town were flooded, with Iberia Street and Weber Street closed due to high water.