Multiple upper level disturbances crossed Louisiana during early April while a front remained in the area. This resulted in severe weather occurring from the 2nd through the 5th.

Hail in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 11:49:00 to 02-APR-12 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDRIA SOUTHWEST
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported dime sized hail at the intersections of MacArthur Drive and Rapides Avenue.

Hail in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 05-APR-12 00:15:00 to 05-APR-12 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail of one inch in diameter was reported in the Patterson area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 09:55:00 to 02-APR-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHENNAULT INDUS AIRP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The roof of the CARC building near Chennault International Airport was removed by a thunderstorm. Also in the area and about 10 minutes before the roof removal, a semi was blown off of Interstate 210, however winds were estimated to be around 50 MPH by locals and by radar estimates. Pea sized hail was also reported in the Moss Bluff area at this time.

Hail in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 10:30:00 to 02-APR-12 10:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY CREEK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 11:30:00 to 02-APR-12 11:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECHO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A roof was blown off a house in the Poland Community, and several trees were blown down in Alexandria and Ball.

Hail in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-12 01:11:00 to 04-APR-12 01:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE QUINCY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-12 02:55:00 to 04-APR-12 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LFT)LAFAYETTE RGNL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 05-APR-12 02:54:00 to 05-APR-12 03:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were multiple reports of one inch diameter hail in Patterson, Morgan City, and Amelia.

Heavy Rain in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 05-APR-12 00:15:00 to 05-APR-12 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN CITY
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain pushed water into the meeting room, reception area, and the Coast Guard area of the Port of Morgan City office. The carpet was removed and walls had to be dried.

Hail in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-12 02:47:00 to 04-APR-12 02:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-12 02:48:00 to 04-APR-12 02:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAURICE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-12 03:00:00 to 04-APR-12 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was blow down near the corner of Front and Saint Clair Streets damaging  a house and truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 05-APR-12 00:06:00 to 05-APR-12 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNKIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm over the Bunkie area downed a few trees and broke branches. Winds were estimated to be 65 MPH with gusts up to 70. Some of the downed branches and trees fell onto homes causing damage. Also, Bunkie High School had the roof of a portable building blown off.

Hail in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 05-APR-12 00:06:00 to 05-APR-12 00:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNKIE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Public and law enforcement reported hail up to baseball size around Bunkie with a NWS storm survey confirming the damage caused by the massive hail. Numerous homes, businesses, and vehicles received damage across the city with windows broken, roofs damaged, and various other damages sustained. The storm then moved toward the east with the last report of dime and golfball sized hail southeast of the Cottonport area. Saint Anthony School was still closed 5 days after the storm due to broken windows and other damage.