An MCS developed across Southeast Texas during the overnight and early morning hours of April 2nd. This upper level disturbance rounded the base of an upper level trough across Southeast Texas and moved northeastward into Northeast Texas, Northern Louisiana and Southern Arkansas during the late morning and afternoon hours of April 2nd. The atmosphere ahead of this line of thunderstorms became very unstable by late morning with CAPE values approaching 4000 J/Kg. Very steep lapse rates were also present such that large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts were the primary threat with these storms. Widespread tree damage was reported across all of Northeast Texas, Northern Louisiana and Southern Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:25:00 to 02-APR-12 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SHV)SHREVEPORT RGNL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed on a home on Stratmore Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:30:00 to 02-APR-12 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORBING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two large 50lb trashcans were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:30:00 to 02-APR-12 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed on a home in the 3800 Block of Ninock Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:30:00 to 02-APR-12 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENA
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were downed across the parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:35:00 to 02-APR-12 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Powerlines were downed on Curtis Lane and South Lakeshore Drive as well as Allen Street and Ford Street.

Hail in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:35:00 to 02-APR-12 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail was reported 2 miles southeast of Jena, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:50:00 to 02-APR-12 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGHTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was downed on a home in Haughton, Louisiana.  There were no reports of injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED RIVER, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:00:00 to 02-APR-12 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUSHATTA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large limbs were downed along Hwy. 1 and 371.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:39:00 to 02-APR-12 12:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Large limbs were downed in and around Barksdale AFB.

Hail in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:45:00 to 02-APR-12 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail reported in Olla, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:50:00 to 02-APR-12 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGHTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed onto a powerline near Haughton, Louisiana resulting in a small fire.  The fire was put out without any injuries reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 13:00:00 to 02-APR-12 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIVIAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on Mt. Gilead Road near Hwy. 170.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 13:20:00 to 02-APR-12 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Powerlines downed resulting in power outages in Ruston, Louisiana.

Hail in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 11:40:00 to 02-APR-12 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail fell off of Swan Lake Road north and east of Bossier City.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 13:20:00 to 02-APR-12 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees greater than 8 inches in diameter were downed in Ruston, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 13:25:00 to 02-APR-12 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADERVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was blown off a steel building at West Ouachita High School in Monroe, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 13:45:00 to 02-APR-12 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed along Hwy. 552 and a car struck the tree.  There were no report of injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 13:43:00 to 02-APR-12 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Structural damage and trees reported downed in Brownsville/Bawcomville near Hwy. 34.

Hail in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:05:00 to 02-APR-12 12:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORBING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Penny sized hail was reported across portions of town with numerous pea sized hail reports as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:20:00 to 02-APR-12 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY PRONG
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 12:25:00 to 02-APR-12 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed on 2 automobiles on Linden Avenue near Line Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 13:56:00 to 02-APR-12 13:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESHARD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Trees and powerlines were downed.  One tree fell on a house on Old Sterlington Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-12 14:10:00 to 02-APR-12 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the entire parish.