Less than a week after a flooding event in South Louisiana another wet period unfolded over the region. A strong short wave moved east across Texas while a warm front slowly moved north from the gulf. Numerous strong storms developed over the region. Heavy rainfall also occurred on already saturated soil.

Hail in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 07:08:00 to 03-MAY-17 07:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINDER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter size hail in Kinder.

Hail in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 07:10:00 to 03-MAY-17 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINDER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported golf ball size hail in Kinder for 5 to 8 minutes.

Hail in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 07:41:00 to 03-MAY-17 07:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 07:44:00 to 03-MAY-17 07:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture on social media indicated golf ball size hail in Oakdale.

Hail in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 08:05:00 to 03-MAY-17 08:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST HILL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple pictures on social media indicated hail to tennis ball size near Forest Hill.

Hail in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 08:56:00 to 03-MAY-17 08:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENMORA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 09:21:00 to 03-MAY-17 09:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CHARLES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported hail of quarter size near Sam's Club near Interstate 210.

Hail in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 09:30:00 to 03-MAY-17 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTRACOASTAL CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 11:20:00 to 03-MAY-17 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING JCT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 11:24:00 to 03-MAY-17 11:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 18:15:00 to 03-MAY-17 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA GORDA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 09:35:00 to 03-MAY-17 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CHARLES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported on 19th Street in Lake Charles.

Hail in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 11:10:00 to 03-MAY-17 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAURICE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 06:23:00 to 03-MAY-17 06:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON BAYOU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Cameron Parish sheriffs department relayed a report of a flipped RV with a shed damaged near by.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 07:10:00 to 03-MAY-17 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINDER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree downed in Kinder.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 07:50:00 to 03-MAY-17 07:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PECAN IS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Vermilion Parish emergency manager relayed a report of damage to siding on at least one structure. Windows were also broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 09:50:00 to 03-MAY-17 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LACASSINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tin roof blown off a carport along Highway 101 near Lacassine.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 10:00:00 to 03-MAY-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few roofs partially blown off of homes in Lyons Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 11:53:00 to 03-MAY-17 11:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A small metal shed was blown across Verdun Lane in Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 17:15:00 to 03-MAY-17 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCH PT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A home anemometer recorded a gust of 56 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 17:41:00 to 03-MAY-17 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: OPELOUSAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The 911 call center received a report of a tree blown down onto an unoccupied trailer along Harper Street in Opelousas.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 18:05:00 to 03-MAY-17 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNAUDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was downed at the Intersection of Highway 92 and Jules LaGrange Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 18:36:00 to 03-MAY-17 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree down.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 19:06:00 to 03-MAY-17 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were reported down in Cottonport, Plaucheville, and Dupont. Some trees fell on houses and power lines.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 13:45:00 to 03-MAY-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain flooded many streets in Jefferson Davis Parish with some becoming impassable. Welsh reported 9.12 inches of rain during the event.

Flash Flood in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 13:11:00 to 03-MAY-17 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVIER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded during the event with some closed including portions of Highway 83.

Flash Flood in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 18:30:00 to 03-MAY-17 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWTHORNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant street flooding was reported around Leesville. Some streets were too deep to pass.

Hail in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 07:56:00 to 03-MAY-17 07:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENMORA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture of golf ball sized hail was received from Glenmora.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 17:05:00 to 03-MAY-17 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHARD
Magnitude: 100.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures on social media indicated a metal truss high voltage transmission line blown down near Noah Daigle Road.

Flash Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 09:35:00 to 03-MAY-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused street flooding across a large portion of Calcasieu Parish with many reported impassable. As many as 50 cars reported flooded in Lake Charles and several homes flooded in Sulphur. A couple of homes were also reported to be flooded in Moss Bluff. A stream gauge in Edgerly as indicated water was several feet over a near by road at the height of the event. The max rainfall reported in Calcasieu Parish was 13.18 inches with Sulphur not far behind at 10.43 inches and the Salt Water Barrier at 9.16 inches.

Flash Flood in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 10:09:00 to 03-MAY-17 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain flooded many streets around Lafayette Parish. Some cars became flooded as water reached depths that was to the headlights. An elementary school also flooded in Scott. Rainfall totals ranged from 4 to 6 inches with Acadiana Regional Airport reporting 5.09 inches and 6.11 inches falling on Surrey Street at the Vermilion River.

Hail in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 08:05:00 to 03-MAY-17 08:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST HILL
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple pictures of hail to 2 inches in diameter was reported from near Forest Hill. A picture of a broken wind shield was also sent in with the hail report.

Hail in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 07:49:00 to 03-MAY-17 07:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: PECAN IS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures posted to social media and reports from law enforcement and emergency management indicated wind driven golf ball to baseball size hail stripping trees and damaging homes. Several homes had roof damage, siding missing, and broken windows in Pecan Island. Car windshields also were reported to be smashed.

Hail in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 10:05:00 to 03-MAY-17 10:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported golf ball size hail which cracked the windshield of a truck.

Flash Flood in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 03-MAY-17 17:36:00 to 03-MAY-17 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDDELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 13 in Reddell was closed from flooding.