A line of thunderstorms rolled out of Texas into Louisiana causing wind damage and multiple tornadoes.

Tornado in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 08:46:00 to 31-OCT-13 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERKINS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down southwest of the corner of Sandy Lane and Butler Lane well south of Dequincy. The tornado moved west to northwest where it became its strongest along Wanda Lane where EF1 damage was produced. The path continued across highway 27, across Holbrook Park Road, and finally dissipated before reaching Beckwith Creek. Mostly tree damage was noted along the path, however along Edith and Wanda Lanes fence damage was noted along with 3 large trees snapped and roofing was removed from an outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 09:47:00 to 31-OCT-13 09:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CHARLES MUNI AR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A strong wind gust from a passing line of storms flipped one shed, damaged a few small trees, damaged one roof of a mobile home, and destroyed one carport along Tall Sky Drive, Rustic View Drive, and Wisperwind Drive.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 09:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 09:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERNAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down along the east end of Hoffpauir Road and moved across Highway 171. The weak tornado dissipated near the intersection of Newt Hodges Road and Foreman Road. Only minor tree damage was noted along the path.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 09:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERNAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began around 6 tenths of a mile west of Highway 171 along Camp Edgewood Drive and traveled northeast. The tornado continued across Highway 171 and peaked in intensity from the intersection of Gaytline Road and Coanie Jackson Road to Jack's Circle while crossing the curvy Gaytline and Foreman Roads multiple times. The path continued northeast and dissipated near Parish Road 152/Texas Eastern Road near Boggy Creek. Many large trees were snapped or damaged with some falling onto homes along the path with many structures receiving roof damage, especially where the tornado peaked at an EF1. Awnings and gutters were also damaged along with sheds destroyed.

Tornado in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 10:21:00 to 31-OCT-13 10:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado developed near Highway 13 in the community of Easton. The path continued east parallel to Ardoin Cemetery road before turning northeast and dissipating. Several trees were snapped or damaged along the path.

Tornado in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 10:41:00 to 31-OCT-13 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANGELINE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A video sent to the NWS via Facebook showed a tornado briefly touching down in a rural area of Acadia Parish. A NWS survey team traveled out to the site and found a short path of a weak tornado that damaged a few trees and one above ground pool when a branch fell. The tornado path began along the south end of Ray Lejeune Road and went northeast dissipating before reaching Highway 97.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 11:42:00 to 31-OCT-13 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNSET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A report was relayed from KLFY to the NWS of 5 to 6 trees downed and a shed destroyed in the Sunset area from a passing line of storms.

Funnel Cloud in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 10:35:00 to 31-OCT-13 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAYOU CHICOT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report was received of a funnel cloud near Bayou Chicot State Park. This funnel cloud was likely associated with the same parent storm that produced a tornado near Easton.

Heavy Rain in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 10:30:00 to 31-OCT-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARARET
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KPLC TV7 relayed that minor flooding was occurring along Parish Road in Moss Bluff. No road closures were noted.

Flash Flood in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 09:39:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAVENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain from slow moving storms produced flash flooding in portions of Fort Polk. This caused Birds Creek to quickly rise closing some roadways. Water levels along the creek rose to around 2 feet over roads closing the road into the early morning of November 1st.

Tornado in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 09:14:00 to 31-OCT-13 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEVES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado formed south of Highway 190 and dissipated on the north side of the roadway. The tornado only damaged trees along the path.

Tornado in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-13 09:30:00 to 31-OCT-13 09:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINCENT LNDG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down in the marsh and woods north of Graywood Parkway and traveled west across Big Lake Road. The tornado then continued down L. Ogea Road and Sancess Road before dissipating. Mostly tree damage was noted along the path, however one home had minor damage and 2 sheds were destroyed.