A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front moving eastward across the region. Numerous reports of wind damage were received, with considerable damage noted across Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 11:25:00 to 01-FEB-11 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found a 5 mile long by 1/2 mile wide downburst impacted areas from 2 miles southwest of Leonville to 3 miles east of town. Along Bayou Teche Subdivision Road, several mobile homes had minor damage to roofs and skirting, and one barn roof was blown off. A roof was completely blown off a mobile home on Marcel Street. Two large pine trees had their trunks snapped off at the Highway 31 and Highway 741 intersection. More trees were blown down with damage to outbuildings on Old School Road. Winds were estimated between 70 and 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 11:05:00 to 01-FEB-11 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS PT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found a small microburst struck along Primeaux Road southeast of Morse. One house suffered shingle damage and was shifted on its blocks. A greenhouse and shed also received minor damage with sheet metal blown across the roadway. Several tree limbs were blown down in the area. Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 10:55:00 to 01-FEB-11 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATAIGNIER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in Chataignier.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 09:45:00 to 01-FEB-11 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEET LAKE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two mobile homes in Sweet Lake received minor roof damage, with power outages reported in the area. A Davis Wind Anemometer at one of the homes measured a wind gust of 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 10:30:00 to 01-FEB-11 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEDEAU
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Marksville Today newspaper reported many trees were blown down in Belledeau. One tree was blown onto a truck and another tree fell on a home on German Bayou Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 10:45:00 to 01-FEB-11 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down in Cottonport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 09:05:00 to 01-FEB-11 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down near Starks along Highway 12 and Highway 109.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 10:35:00 to 01-FEB-11 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIDRINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles were snapped off on Pine Point Road and Lithcote Road on the south side of Ville Platte.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 10:30:00 to 01-FEB-11 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAMOU
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power poles were blown down on East Street and Ball Park Road in Mamou. A few homes received minor roof damage. Winds were estimated around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 10:35:00 to 01-FEB-11 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Marksville Today newspaper reported trees were blown down along a line from Hessmer to Mansura to Moreauville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 09:24:00 to 01-FEB-11 09:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Longville area. Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 01-FEB-11 10:40:00 to 01-FEB-11 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Avoyelles Journal newspaper reported several trees were knocked down across Marksville. A roof was blown off a church at Spring Bayou Road and Cannon Street.