Severe thunderstorms developed across far west Texas during the early morning hours of May 25th and this cluster of severe thunderstorms evolved into a derecho, moving eastward across the entire state of Texas and eventually into Northeast Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest Arkansas and Northwest Louisiana. Widespread wind damage was reported across the region during the afternoon and evening hours with flash flooding reported across portions of the region as well with a few tornadoes embedded in the line of thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 17:15:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees and powerlines were downed in the Grayson community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 18:10:00 to 25-MAY-15 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUYNES
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees and powerlines were downed west of Lucky, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 19:10:00 to 25-MAY-15 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Estimated 70 mph thunderstorm wind gusts in south Shreveport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 19:12:00 to 25-MAY-15 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA ROSEN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Estimated 75 mph thunderstorm wind gusts in south Shreveport.

Tornado in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 19:12:00 to 25-MAY-15 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA ROSEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service Storm Survey Team determined that damage in south Shreveport was consistent with that of a tornado.  An EF1 tornado touched down in south Shreveport uprooting and or snapping trees along its brief track.  Damage was extensive on Boxwood, Poinsetta, Kroetz, Oleander and Primrose Streets where upwards of 5 homes had trees on them.  Some of these homes suffered major damage.  There were no injuries reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 19:10:00 to 25-MAY-15 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Part of the roof was torn off a local Denny's Restaurant in south Shreveport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 19:15:00 to 25-MAY-15 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several large tree limbs over 20 foot long were downed on Pine Grove Street in southwest Shreveport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 19:16:00 to 25-MAY-15 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORBING
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Estimated 65 mph gust reported in southeast Shreveport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 19:17:00 to 25-MAY-15 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree fell on a home in the 10000 block of Winding Ridge Road off of Ellerbe Road causing significant damage to the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 19:26:00 to 25-MAY-15 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORTOWN
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were downed south southwest of Haughton, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 20:00:00 to 25-MAY-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were downed in and around Ruston, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 20:26:00 to 25-MAY-15 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were downed in and around Ruston, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 20:20:00 to 25-MAY-15 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed west southwest of Junction City, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 16:25:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed in the Jena community.  Several of these homes suffered damage from fallen trees.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 21:40:00 to 25-MAY-15 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEVEN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 25-MAY-15 15:05:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELM GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were downed south southwest of Haughton, Louisiana.