A deep upper level trough across the western plains lifted north and east towards the region during the afternoon and overnight hours of April 3rd and morning hours of April 4th.  Deep layer shear supported the development of super cell thunderstorms across North Central Texas during the afternoon hours of April 3rd and these storms moved into the region, producing strong and damaging wind gusts, large hail and a few tornadoes across most of the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 21:15:00 to 03-APR-12 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCH LOMON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed just west of Sterlington, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 21:45:00 to 03-APR-12 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Hwy. 175 north of Mansfield, Louisiana.

Tornado in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 18:08:00 to 03-APR-12 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: RODESSA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey in Caddo Parish and found damage from an EF0 tornado.  The tornado first touched down 1 mile ESE of Rodessa, LA, along Pitts Road where an outbuilding was damaged and trees were snapped.  The tornado traveled east.  Two large trees were uprooted with one falling on a building along Rodessa Church Road.  The tornado remained south of Tyson Road/PR 172 and crossed Adcock Road where more trees were snapped.  The tornado lifted before reaching Atlanta Mira Road.  The maximum winds are estimated at 65-75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 19:50:00 to 03-APR-12 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Haynesville, Louisiana.

Lightning in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 19:50:00 to 03-APR-12 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYNESVILLE
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning struck an oil tank on Winn Bottom Road just southwest of Haynesville, Louisiana, setting it on fire.

Hail in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 13:52:00 to 03-APR-12 13:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Pea to penny sized hail fell on North Market just north of I-220.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 14:50:00 to 03-APR-12 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEARSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed in Spearsville, Louisiana.

Hail in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 18:45:00 to 03-APR-12 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail fell along Hwy. 9 northeast of Homer, Louisiana.

Hail in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 15:05:00 to 03-APR-12 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERNICE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail reported in Bernice, Louisiana.

Hail in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 15:15:00 to 03-APR-12 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail reported in Ruston, Louisiana.

Hail in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 19:23:00 to 03-APR-12 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHONGALOO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 19:37:00 to 03-APR-12 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHONGALOO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 19:18:00 to 03-APR-12 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYKES FERRY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed across the northern portions of the parish.

Hail in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 15:30:00 to 03-APR-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dime to penny sized hail reported on Hwy. 2 east of Farmerville, Louisiana.

Hail in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 16:10:00 to 03-APR-12 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST PARK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime sized hail was reported along Hwy. 143 north of town.

Hail in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 20:00:00 to 03-APR-12 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Nickel sized hail fell in southeast Shreveport in the Ellerbe Road area.

Hail in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 16:19:00 to 03-APR-12 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIROLI WOODS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel sized hail was reported near Whites Ferry Road and Elmwood Drive just north of West Monroe.

Hail in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 20:00:00 to 03-APR-12 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail fell in the Shady Grove community.

Hail in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 20:01:00 to 03-APR-12 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball sized hail was reported on Stratmore Circle between Youree Drive and Kings Hwy.

Hail in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 20:05:00 to 03-APR-12 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail was reported in the Plantation Trace subdivision.

Hail in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 20:07:00 to 03-APR-12 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One inch hail was reported at LSUS Campus.  Ping pong ball sized hail was reported at the Haven on the east side of LSUS.

Hail in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 20:10:00 to 03-APR-12 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: REISOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported in Keithville, Louisiana.

Hail in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-12 20:12:00 to 03-APR-12 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONEWALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail reported in Stonewall, Louisiana.