A slow moving cold front produced numerous showers and thunderstorms across southwest Louisiana. Some of these storms became severe and produced damaging winds and a tornado. Also, heavy rainfall resulted in some flash flooding across the region.

Tornado in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 18-FEB-12 08:53:00 to 18-FEB-12 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUEYDAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado that originated near Klondike in Cameron Parish moved into Vermilion Parish, where it snapped some trees along Zwan Road, before dissipating.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 18-FEB-12 09:30:00 to 18-FEB-12 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KATC estimated a 75 mph wind gust on the south side of Lafayette with the passing bow echo.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 18-FEB-12 09:45:00 to 18-FEB-12 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of winds of 50 to 60 mph along Ambassador Caffrey Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 18-FEB-12 07:45:00 to 18-FEB-12 07:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down across Beglis Parkway in Sulphur. Power lines were also blown down in the Lake Charles area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 18-FEB-12 08:00:00 to 18-FEB-12 08:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mariner

A NWS Employee reported winds around 60 MPH with the passing line of storms just south of Cal-Cam Line Road. A tug boat a few miles to the southwest in the Intracoastal Waterway reported 63 MPH.

Tornado in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 18-FEB-12 08:52:00 to 18-FEB-12 08:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND LAKE LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down along Highway 14 and 717 near Klondike, ripping part of a metal roof off a barn, and snapping a couple of telephone poles and trees. It moved into Vermilion Parish before dissipating.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 18-FEB-12 09:10:00 to 18-FEB-12 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power poles were blown down south of Crowley in the Lyons Point area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 18-FEB-12 10:15:00 to 18-FEB-12 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds south of Breaux Bridge resulted in several trees snapped and a small metal storage shed being displaced.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 18-FEB-12 09:00:00 to 18-FEB-12 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENNINGS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were blown down across Jennings. At least 5 homes had trees land on them, another 5 vehicles had trees land on them, and another 20-30 homes and businesses received minor roof damage.

Flash Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 18-FEB-12 10:45:00 to 18-FEB-12 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CHARLES MUNI AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee viewed flooding in trailer park with water depth between 1 to 2 feet. KLCH recorded 3.51 inches on the day but mostly in the morning with the passing line of storms.

Hail in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 18-FEB-12 09:43:00 to 18-FEB-12 09:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREAUX BRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail of one inch in diameter was reported in Breaux Bridge.