A line of severe thunderstorms developed during the predawn hours across Eastern Oklahoma and North Central Texas. This line of convection became a broken squall line and moved rapidly from northwest to southeast across the region on Easter Sunday. This line of severe thunderstorms produced widespread wind damage, along with some spotty hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-13 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHITOCHES
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Powerlines and trees were downed in the city of Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-13 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORIEN
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Powerlines were downed on Hwy. 118 between Florien and Mount Carmel.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 11:25:00 to 31-MAR-13 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the entire parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 11:50:00 to 31-MAR-13 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed along Hwy. 850 near Grayson, Louisiana.

Hail in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 11:55:00 to 31-MAR-13 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 12:01:00 to 31-MAR-13 12:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY PRONG
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the entire parish.  Several parish roads were blocked by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 12:10:00 to 31-MAR-13 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENA
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the entire parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 09:53:00 to 31-MAR-13 09:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed in and near Homer, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 09:40:00 to 31-MAR-13 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down on a home on Dodd Street.  Other trees were downed on powerlines on Wesley Street and another was blown onto Truett Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 09:45:00 to 31-MAR-13 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell onto an apartment building at the Old Salem Apartments on Pines Road.  Trees were also downed onto cars at the Shirewood Apartments.  Numerous other reports of trees downed onto homes and automobiles were also received across Shreveport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 09:47:00 to 31-MAR-13 09:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wind gust of 59 mph was recorded near Northwood High School in North Shreveport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 09:50:00 to 31-MAR-13 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large pecan limb fell and pierced the roof and carport of a home on Glen Street in the Shady Grove Subdivision of Bossier City, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 10:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINDEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the entire parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 09:35:00 to 31-MAR-13 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed at Hwy. 71 and Mooringsport Road east of Blanchard, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 10:23:00 to 31-MAR-13 10:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 09:39:00 to 31-MAR-13 09:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotter estimated a thunderstorm wind gust near 70 mph near the intersection of U.S. 71 and Old Mooringsport Road in far Northern Shreveport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 10:10:00 to 31-MAR-13 10:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed including one which fell across Interstate 20 west of Gibsland, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 10:15:00 to 31-MAR-13 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the entire parish.

Hail in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 10:15:00 to 31-MAR-13 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLOSTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported 4 miles to the northwest of Grand Cane.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 10:15:00 to 31-MAR-13 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLOSTER
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were downed northwest of Grand Cane, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 10:35:00 to 31-MAR-13 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORING
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 10:36:00 to 31-MAR-13 10:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed in and near the city of Ruston, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 11:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the entire parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 11:05:00 to 31-MAR-13 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANY
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The roof was partially removed from a home in Many, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-13 09:45:00 to 31-MAR-13 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADNER
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed onto two homes near Dogwood Trail and Heatherbrook Drive.  Another tree fell on a home in the Dogwood Subdivision.  Some mailboxes were blown down and at least 5 trees were uprooted.