An extensive squall line of severe thunderstorms affecting much of the eastern United States on April 4. The southwestern extent of this squall line brought damaging winds to much of southwest Louisiana during the afternoon hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 14:13:00 to 04-APR-11 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN GABLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Libuse Cutoff Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 14:15:00 to 04-APR-11 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were blown down in Oak Hill on Durand Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 14:48:00 to 04-APR-11 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found evidence of a strong downburst beginning southwest of the Cottongin Castor Road and Duplechain Road intersection and ending east of Albert Road. Several large trees were snapped or uprooted along all three roads and one outbuilding was damaged on Duplechain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 15:05:00 to 04-APR-11 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIDRINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found downburst wind damage southeast of Vidrine. One outbuilding was destroyed on Mayeauxville Road at Beacon Creek Road and several tree limbs were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 15:20:00 to 04-APR-11 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAUCHEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff Office reported trees blown down in Plaucheville.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 15:20:00 to 04-APR-11 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESHOTELS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reported trees blown down at Highway 29 and Interstate 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 15:29:00 to 04-APR-11 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMMESPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff Office reported trees blown down in Simmesport.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 15:39:00 to 04-APR-11 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEGGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reported trees blown down at Highway 10 and Interstate 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 15:41:00 to 04-APR-11 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHUTESTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reported trees blown down at Highway 182 and Highway 358.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 15:45:00 to 04-APR-11 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: OPELOUSAS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found microburst wind damage in Opelousas along Abdalla Blvd. Two large trees were uprooted with one falling on a house. Another home had a hole punctured in the roof and several fences were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 15:55:00 to 04-APR-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT BARRE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found a gazebo was destroyed and a fence blown down at the Kings Truck Stop on Highway 190 west of Port Barre.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 16:01:00 to 04-APR-11 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KLFY-TV reported two trees were blown down and a roof was blown off a small building at Willow Street and Ambassador Cafferey Parkway in Lafayette.

Thunderstorm Wind in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 16:45:00 to 04-APR-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORBIHAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KATC-TV reported a shed was destroyed on Sugar Oaks Road in New Iberia.

Thunderstorm Wind in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 16:55:00 to 04-APR-11 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEANERETTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KATC-TV reported large tree limbs blown down in Jeanerette.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 17:05:00 to 04-APR-11 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Franklin Banner Tribune reported a tree was blown down in Garden City knocking out power to 580 customers.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 15:12:00 to 04-APR-11 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff Office reported trees down in Marksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 16:08:00 to 04-APR-11 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: KROTZ SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KLFY-TV reported a large tree fell on a mobile home in Krotz Springs causing a large hole in the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-11 16:58:00 to 04-APR-11 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Franklin Banner Tribune reported power poles and lines blown down along Highway 83 which knocked out power to 1800 customers in Cypremort Point and surrounding areas.