A vigorous upper level disturbance moved southeast out of the Southern Plains and into the the middle Red River valley of Northeast Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest Arkansas and Northwest Louisiana during the predawn hours of June 12th. These storms propagated into a linear line of severe thunderstorms and proved to be prolific wind makers as numerous trees were downed across the region. Wind damage was widespread...especially across portions of North Central Louisiana where the linear line of storms took on the distinction of a derecho as they accelerated eastward.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 03:15:00 to 12-JUN-12 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARDVIEW
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed off of Hwy. 2 near the Red River west of Plain Dealing, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 03:20:00 to 12-JUN-12 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed along Hwy. 3 near Rocky Mount, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 03:21:00 to 12-JUN-12 03:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW CHUTE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were downed in the Sweetwater Oaks Subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 03:40:00 to 12-JUN-12 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was downed on Fairfield Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 03:45:00 to 12-JUN-12 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs and small trees were downed north of Swan Lake Road and the I-220 intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 03:45:00 to 12-JUN-12 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTON VLY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed throughout the parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 03:45:00 to 12-JUN-12 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD ATHENS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed on Hwy. 70 near the community of Holly Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 03:58:00 to 12-JUN-12 03:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A 74 mph wind gust was measured at the Caney Raws site just northwest of Homer, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 04:30:00 to 12-JUN-12 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were downed on roads across the parish.  Powerlines and light poles were also downed in the city of Ruston, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 04:40:00 to 12-JUN-12 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: POINT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed throughout the county including across Hwys. 552, 151 and 145.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 05:05:00 to 12-JUN-12 05:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILDS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed along Hwy. 34 southwest of Monroe, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 02:40:00 to 12-JUN-12 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The roof was removed off a Fred's retail business in Homer, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 12-JUN-12 04:00:00 to 12-JUN-12 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hundreds of trees were downed in and around the city of Homer, Louisiana.  Wind damage was extensive in Homer, Louisiana with approximately 100 homes suffering minor damage.  Approximately 45-50 homes sustained major damage with 15-17 homes completely destroyed.  Over 4000 residents were without power with restoration time expected to be some 3 to 5 days.  There were no injuries reported for this event.  There was also damage to several businesses as well as the local elementary school in Homer, Louisiana.  The Region 7 coordinator for Northern Louisiana was called in to access the damage and it was determined that across all of Claiborne Parish for this event, preliminary monetary damage assessment was 5.6 million dollars which covers private and public expenses for damage.