A large upper level trough stalled over the southwest states while multiple short waves rotated around the larger trough over a few days. This produced multiple rounds of severe weather with large hail and high winds reported. The first round entered Louisiana by early afternoon on the 24th as a long lived super cell tracked from Beauregard Parish and across Acadiana then into the gulf. The second round of severe weather produced a couple reports of wind damage while the 3rd and 4th rounds produced widespread wind damage and hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 11:56:00 to 24-APR-15 11:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager of Beauregard Parish reported trees down between Fields and Ragley.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 08:05:00 to 27-APR-15 08:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto highway 87, and another was blown down in Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 05:43:00 to 27-APR-15 05:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE QUINCY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down along Highway 27 in Dequincy.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 14:30:00 to 24-APR-15 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSE LA BUTTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Louisiana State Police relayed a report of two tractor trailers overturned on Interstate 10 near mile post 108 in Breaux Bridge. Also near by a trailer home was destroyed by wind.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 11:24:00 to 24-APR-15 11:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANCROFT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado formed in Newton County and moved east to southeast across the Sabine River. The tornado passed near Bancroft before dissipating near Fields. Mostly tree damage occurred along the path, however one home was damaged when a tree fell onto the roof and a couple of outbuildings were also damaged near Bancroft. The path in Beauregard Parish was 8.36 miles long with a total path distance of  12.3 miles. The average width was 50 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 12:00:00 to 24-APR-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photos of tree damage along Highway 110 between Singer and Longville was received through social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 12:09:00 to 24-APR-15 12:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAGLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media received and then relayed a photo of a power pole snapped along Highway 171.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 12:20:00 to 24-APR-15 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEVES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media relayed a report of a tree down in Reeves.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 12:30:00 to 24-APR-15 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LE BLANC
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed between Reeves and Kinder along Highway 190.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 14:25:00 to 24-APR-15 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREAUX BRIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated a wind gust of 65 MPH northwest of Breaux Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 05:17:00 to 27-APR-15 05:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A passing line of thunderstorms downed power lines and several trees around Leesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 05:24:00 to 27-APR-15 05:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees reported down around Evans.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 05:41:00 to 27-APR-15 05:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE RIDDER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported several trees and power lines down from DeRidder to Singer along Highway 27. Also, a bar suffered roof damage between DeRidder and Rosepine.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 06:05:00 to 27-APR-15 06:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITKIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported trees down in Pitkin and around much of Beauregard Parish.

Hail in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 14:45:00 to 27-APR-15 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINDER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail was reported in Kinder.

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 14:58:00 to 27-APR-15 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel sized hail was reported in Elton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 06:13:00 to 27-APR-15 06:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKBERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roughly 12 inch in diameter live oak was blown over in Hackberry. The picture of the downed tree was received through Facebook.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 05:46:00 to 27-APR-15 05:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The police chief of Vinton estimated a wind gust of at least 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 06:15:00 to 27-APR-15 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CHARLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A power pole was downed near SJ Welsh Middle School. Trees and power lines were downed across the city of Lake Charles with some portions of the city out of power for around 2 days after the line of storms passed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 06:19:00 to 27-APR-15 06:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CHARLES CHLOE F
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was removed from a trailer home in Lebleu Settlement.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 06:50:00 to 27-APR-15 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAMOU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down in Mamou and across the rest of the parish as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 07:03:00 to 27-APR-15 07:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWLEY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A wind gust of 64 MPH was recorded by the LSU Ag Center in Crowley. The Acadia Police Department also reported several trees down around Crowely and also in Rayne.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 07:31:00 to 27-APR-15 07:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREAUX BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Saint Landry Police Department reported a tree down on Grant and South Main Street in Breaux Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 07:22:00 to 27-APR-15 07:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated winds were near 60 MPH with a passing line of thunderstorms. A tree was also reported down on power lines in Lafayette with the tree on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 07:41:00 to 27-APR-15 07:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATCHAFALAYA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto Interstate 10 blocking the west bound traffic over the Atchafalaya Basin.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 07:42:00 to 27-APR-15 07:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAURICE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole was downed onto a house in Maurice.

Thunderstorm Wind in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 08:02:00 to 27-APR-15 08:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEANERETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto a home and into the utility room and a bedroom in Jeanerette.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 08:16:00 to 27-APR-15 08:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree with other debris was blown onto Chitimacha Trail.

Hail in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 11:45:00 to 24-APR-15 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINGER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media relayed a report of quarter size hail in Singer.

Hail in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 14:15:00 to 24-APR-15 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREAUX BRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Breaux Bridge.

Hail in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 14:37:00 to 24-APR-15 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREAUX BRIDGE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of baseball sized hail was received from between Breaux Bridge and the Parks Area.

Hail in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 14:40:00 to 24-APR-15 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATAHOULA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several photos were received of tennis ball to baseball sized hail from Catahoula.

Hail in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 25-APR-15 09:10:00 to 25-APR-15 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A storm over Hayes produce quarter sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 25-APR-15 10:33:00 to 25-APR-15 10:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST ERATH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported down on Charlie Field Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 25-APR-15 09:38:00 to 25-APR-15 09:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT BARRE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Saint Landry Police Department reported a tree down on Highway 103 near a high school.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 27-APR-15 06:33:00 to 27-APR-15 06:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELLERS LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles were blown down between Ville Patte and Bayou Chicot.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-15 12:00:00 to 24-APR-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERNAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS employee reported trees and power lines down along Clark Road off of Highway 12.