Showers and thunderstorms developed in association with a frontal system. Some of these storms produced damaging wind gusts and flash flooding. A tornado also occurred as a result of this weather system.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-12 18:30:00 to 11-MAR-12 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASTROP MEML ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong straight line winds produced a 2 to 3 mile wide swath of damage between Mer Rouge and the West Carroll Parish line. Along Louisiana Highway 2 a large grain silo was damaged and an eighteen wheeler was blown over near Merton Bowe Road. Large doors on a hangar were blown in at an airfield. Damage was also reported to outbuildings and farm equipment. There were also many snapped and uprooted trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-12 18:45:00 to 11-MAR-12 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MER ROUGE BACON ARPT
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Recorded at Bayou Bonne Idee Aero Service east of Mer Rouge.

Flash Flood in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-12 18:45:00 to 11-MAR-12 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWBLOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several roads were under water around Bastrop. Several rural roads east of Bastrop showed evidence of significant flash flooding with some areas near intersections showing damage along the sides of the roads near ditches. One resident near Mer Rouge indicated areas in and near Mer Rouge were flooded that have not flooded in many years.

Tornado in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-12 18:57:00 to 11-MAR-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down along Bar K Road, where multiple trees were snapped or uprooted, and one manufactured home was damaged by a fallen tree. The tornado then continued northeast, passing through the Fiske Union community near the junction of Louisiana Highways 585 and 879. Along Highway 585, several trees were snapped or uprooted. In addition, there was shingle damage to homes, an outbuilding was damaged, and part of the facing was removed from a mobile home. The tornado paralleled Highway 585 for a short distance, snapping a few trees in a cemetery before lifting.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-12 18:50:00 to 11-MAR-12 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISKE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of wind damage downed several trees and power lines across West Carroll Parish. One tree fell onto a house along Highway 586 northwest of Oak Grove damaging the house.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-12 19:20:00 to 11-MAR-12 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRANSYLVANIA ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-12 19:28:00 to 11-MAR-12 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Trees were blown down in the Lake Providence area, including 1 that blocked Highway 596.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-12 20:00:00 to 11-MAR-12 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLY RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several small bayous and creeks were flooded.

Flash Flood in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-12 20:00:00 to 11-MAR-12 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE ROBERTS AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hill Church and Armfield Roads were flooded.