Scattered strong thunderstorms developed during the early morning hours on March 25 across southwest Louisiana. A few thunderstorms became severe as they raced east-northeastward at up to 70 mph, with numerous reports of large hail and wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-10 06:03:00 to 25-MAR-10 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUBA
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found severe microburst wind damage along a 2 mile long by 250 yard wide path about 1 mile east of Nuba. A new exit sign on I-49 was blown onto the east service road at the beginning of the path. Twelve large 1 to 3 ton storage buildings, each worth up to $10K, were damaged or destroyed along I-49 at Bay Ridge Road. Debris from the storage buildings was blown up to 100 yards away. Three nearby homes along Bay Ridge Road lost several shingles and a barn received roof damage. Along Highway 743, large tree limbs were blown up to 200 yards away into a pond at a Walmart Distribution Center. Further to the east, a swingset was wrapped around a tree at a home along Highway 743. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down all along the path. Winds were estimated around 90 mph.

Hail in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-10 05:00:00 to 25-MAR-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHENNAULT INDUS AIRP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported by the public in southeast Lake Charles on Sugarloaf Lane at Highway 14.

Hail in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-10 05:03:00 to 25-MAR-10 05:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LCH)LK CHARLES MUNI
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny to nickel size hail was reported by the public east of the Lake Charles Regional Airport.

Hail in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-10 05:04:00 to 25-MAR-10 05:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LCH)LK CHARLES MUNI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported on Corbina Road about 3 miles east of the Lake Charles Regional Airport.

Hail in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-10 06:15:00 to 25-MAR-10 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARENCRO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KATC-TV reported quarter size hail at Ira Street and Cankton Road in Carencro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-10 04:59:00 to 25-MAR-10 05:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LCH)LK CHARLES MUNI
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found microburst wind damage over a 3 mile long by 1/4 mile wide path along Gauthier Road east of Lake Charles Regional Airport. One mobile home had major roof damage in the Quail Ridge Mobile Home Park. A church lost siding and several mobile homes received minor roof and skirting damage around the intersection of Tom Hebert Road and Gauthier Road. A large sign was blown down at Corbina Road. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along the path. Winds were estimated around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-10 05:40:00 to 25-MAR-10 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down on Hoke Road just north of Highway 90 between Roanoke and Welsh.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAR-10 05:45:00 to 25-MAR-10 05:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found microburst wind damage along a 3 mile long by 300 yard wide path southwest of Iota. A few tree limbs were blown down along Saffron Road. A large tree was uprooted and fell on a home on Cattail Road just south of Fabacher Road, with damage to the roof and siding. A nearby chicken house received roof damage. A large tree also fell on a home further south on Cattail Road, crushing a vehicle and damaging the roof and carport. Further to the east, another large tree was blown down on Fabacher Road just west of Highway 91. Winds were estimated between 70 to 80 mph.