A stationary front was situated over southeast Louisiana during the 24th and 25th. Several waves of low pressure moved along the front, producing several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Unusually large hail for Gulf Coast Region accompanied the severe thunderstorms across coastal areas of southeast Louisiana on the evening of February 24.

Tornado in LAFOURCHE, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-13 20:30:00 to 24-FEB-13 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLOTILDA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down in the Mathews area and moved north on an intermittent path to near the intersection of US Highway 90 and Louisiana Highway 308. A few house canopies were damaged along with roof and fascia damage to a few structures. Fencing was knocked down at the high school and a HVAC unit was blown off a small building. Several power lines and power poles were knocked down on US Highway 90. Path length approximately 2 miles, and width 25 yards. EF0 rating with maximum wind 85 mph.

Hail in TERREBONNE, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-13 19:35:00 to 24-FEB-13 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golfball size hail was reported in the Gibson/Bayou Black area.

Tornado in TERREBONNE, LOUISIANA
From 25-FEB-13 16:41:00 to 25-FEB-13 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down on an intermittent path from Main Port Road near Industrial Road, extending northeast to the intersection of Grand Caillou Road and Industrial Boulevard. Several car windows were blown out and a small car turned over on Main Port Road. Several windows were broken at Chabert Medical Center along with several vehicle windows blown out. Several pieces of power equipment at the hospital were damaged. Two service stations on Grand Caillou Road had canopies damaged. Damage patch 1 mile, path width 30 yards, maximum wind 95 mph.

Hail in TERREBONNE, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-13 19:37:00 to 24-FEB-13 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail was reported in Gray. The hail lasted 15 to 20 minutes. Report received on Facebook.

Hail in ST. CHARLES, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-13 20:40:00 to 24-FEB-13 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES ALLEMANDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Received a report of quarter size hail in Des Allemands.

Hail in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-13 21:15:00 to 24-FEB-13 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTWEGO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire Station 86 near LaPalco Blvd and Westwood Drive reported golfball size hail.

Hail in ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-13 21:15:00 to 24-FEB-13 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported in the Lower Garden District.

Hail in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-13 21:15:00 to 24-FEB-13 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRYTOWN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A NWS Cooperative Observer reported ping-pong ball size hail in Terrytown.

Hail in ST. BERNARD, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-13 21:18:00 to 24-FEB-13 21:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIOLET
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ST. BERNARD, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-13 21:30:00 to 24-FEB-13 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHALMETTE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported nickel size hail in Chalmette.

Hail in ASCENSION, LOUISIANA
From 25-FEB-13 14:30:00 to 25-FEB-13 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALVEZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail reported in Galvez.

Hail in ASCENSION, LOUISIANA
From 25-FEB-13 14:33:00 to 25-FEB-13 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALVEZ
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball size hail reported in Galvez.

Hail in ASCENSION, LOUISIANA
From 25-FEB-13 14:36:00 to 25-FEB-13 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: GONZALES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA
From 25-FEB-13 14:40:00 to 25-FEB-13 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-13 21:15:00 to 24-FEB-13 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARRERO
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo posted on social media indicated oblong shaped hailstone in a person's hand with a size of about 2.25 to 2.50 inches.