Deep moisture moved into South and Central Louisiana during the 31st ahead of a cold front and short wave. This produced flooding, tornadoes, and couple reports of damage from storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-15 09:58:00 to 31-OCT-15 09:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down along highway 107 in Pineville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-15 11:30:00 to 31-OCT-15 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT BARRE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report was received a mobile home that was tied down blown off its blocks. A carport was also damage and trees were downed.

Flash Flood in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-15 10:30:00 to 31-OCT-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rain from a slow moving line of thunderstorms flooded and closed several roads in the western sections of Rapides Parish from late morning through early afternoon.

Tornado in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-15 09:24:00 to 31-OCT-15 09:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALCASIEU
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado formed in the swampland between Highway 112 and the Calcasieu River. The tornado crossed LA 461 causing damage to trees. Along Elmer Road a house had roof damage. The wide path continued northeast damaging many trees. One house was crushed by a falling tree. The tornado dissipated near the Claiborne Range.

Tornado in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-15 05:41:00 to 31-OCT-15 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAVENS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began 7 miles west northwest of Sugartown and caused damage mostly to trees. The tornado reached peak intensity  as it crossed Lone Star Church Road were it snapped several trees and a utility pole. It also damaged two car canopies and broke several large tree branches along the path before dissipating 5 miles south southwest of Cravens.

Flash Flood in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-15 06:10:00 to 31-OCT-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Vernon Parish 911 Call Center reported water across Highway 171 in Rosespine a little after 7 AM. Heavy rain continued to fall for most of the morning producing additional flooding across a large portion of the parish. Most of Fort Polk had flooding on roadways around the installation. Several roads, highways, and parking lots were also reported flooded and closed into the afternoon.

Flash Flood in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-15 08:04:00 to 31-OCT-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rain from a slow moving line of thunderstorms produced flooding around DeRidder. Numerous roads were flooded and closed from late morning into the afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-15 09:24:00 to 31-OCT-15 09:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down and the roof was damaged to a carport in Gillis.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-15 08:54:00 to 31-OCT-15 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: (POE)FT POLK AAF LEE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 61 MPH was recorded at Fort Polk.