A strong upper level trough shifted east across Northern Mexico and into the Big Bend area of Southwest Texas during the early morning hours of April 2nd, before lifting northeast into North Texas during the afternoon. Meanwhile, an deepening surface low over North Texas allowed for warm, moist, and unstable air to stream north across East Texas and North Louisiana just south of a warm front as it stalled near the Interstate 20 corridor. Very strong wind shear and steepening lapse rates ahead of the ejecting upper level trough resulted in strong deep layer forcing for widespread strong to severe thunderstorms across East Texas south of Interstate 20, as well as much of Northcentral Louisiana. Numerous reports of wind damage and a few large hail reports were received across these areas, with several tornadoes (some strong) also having touched down across portions of Deep East Texas, Western and Central Louisiana. The majority of these tornado touchdowns were focused across Grant, Winn, Caldwell, and LaSalle Parishes, resulting in numerous snapped/uprooted trees, and damage to multiple homes across these areas. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities occurred from these tornadoes.

Tornado in SABINE, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 14:07:00 to 02-APR-17 14:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated winds of 95-105 mph touched down along Hog Heaven Road in extreme Southwest Sabine Parish, crossing Ferguson Road while traveling across the heavily wooded areas before crossing Highway 191 near Prospect Road. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, with the roof of a double-wide manufactured home torn off and a nearby outbuilding destroyed. The tornado paralleled Prospect Road, where it was strongest between Victoria Road and Wren Lane. This tornado crossed Clearwater Road and eventually Prospect Road once again, and Fred Vogle Road, before traveling across the heavily wooded areas east of Prospect Road. Several additional trees were snapped and uprooted along and north of Gandy Road, before the tornado finally lifted just shy of Highway 171 just south of Florien.

Tornado in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 15:21:00 to 02-APR-17 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBERT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey determined that an EF1 tornado moved out of Franklin Parish and back into extreme eastern Caldwell Parish east of Columbia, Louisiana. The tornado snapped and/or uprooted numerous trees along its short path before crossing the Boeuf River and once again moving into Franklin Parish, Louisiana.

Tornado in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 15:12:00 to 02-APR-17 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARGIS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated winds between 90-95 mph touched down along Coon Trail Road in extreme Northwest Grant Parish near the Winn Parish line, where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees. This tornado tracked northeast into Southwest Winn Parish.

Tornado in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 15:16:00 to 02-APR-17 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARS HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is a continuation of the EF-1 tornado from Northwest Grant Parish. This tornado intensified as it moved into Southwest Winn Parish, where maximum estimated winds ranged between 100-110 mph, and tracked northeast across Davidson Road, where falling trees destroyed a truck and RV. A nearby house sustained roof damage as well. The tornado moved across Mitchell and McLane Roads, where several outbuildings were damaged, rolled, or destroyed. Other nearby homes also lost shingles from their roofs. This tornado finally lifted just north of Harrisonburg Road.

Tornado in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 14:54:00 to 02-APR-17 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZION
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated winds between 100-110 mph touched down in the Kisatchie National Forest just south of Highway 500 in Northern Grant Parish, snapping and uprooting numerous trees. This tornado tracked northeast across Parish Road 610 before crossing over into Winn Parish.

Flash Flood in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 18:04:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The intersection of Highway 167 and Highway 8 in Bentley was closed due to two feet of water over the roadway. A car stalled in the high water.

Flash Flood in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 18:05:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLLOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

About 40% of the roads in Pollock were flooded.

Tornado in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 14:55:00 to 02-APR-17 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: JORDON HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is a continuation of the Grant Parish EF-1 tornado. This tornado entered into Southern Winn Parish in the Kisatchie National Forest with maximum estimated winds of 100-110 mph, where it cut a clear path through the forest, where it crossed Zion Road, and Patrick Road, before lifting along Highway 472.

Flash Flood in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 21:10:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NEELEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A video posted to the KALB-TV Facebook page showed a portion of Nellie Ryan Road washed out southeast of Colfax.

Flash Flood in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 22:40:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded and closed throughout LaSalle Parish.

Tornado in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 15:17:00 to 02-APR-17 15:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPENHAGEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey determined that an EF1 tornado first touched down in extreme eastern Caldwell Parish, east southeast of Columbia, Louisiana.  The storm snapped and/or uprooted several trees along its path before crossing the Boeuf River and moving into Franklin Parish, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 15:20:00 to 02-APR-17 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST MONROE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees down all over Monroe.

Tornado in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 15:22:00 to 02-APR-17 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 225.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-2 tornado, with maximum estimated winds between 110-120 mph touched down along Rock Hill Hunting Road, snapping numerous trees. As it moved northeast along Highway 459, it snapped power poles as well as numerous trees. An extensive number of trees were snapped or uprooted along Grady and Lolita Roads. Several home suffered roof damage, and a few outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. A mobile home lost its awning along Grady Road. This tornado continued into Catahoula Parish, where additional damage was found in and northeast of the Aimwell community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 14:55:00 to 02-APR-17 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPENHAGEN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down. A car was destroyed by a falling tree. A barn was also destroyed.

Flash Flood in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 18:07:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded and closed across the southern part of Grant Parish.

Hail in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 09:43:00 to 02-APR-17 09:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny/dime size hail fell on Interstate 220 at the Red River.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 15:00:00 to 02-APR-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JORDON HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down onto Highway 84.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 18:50:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of Highway 165 in Columbia was barricaded due to flash flooding.

Hail in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 11:15:00 to 02-APR-17 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Half dollar size hail fell in Downtown Columbia.

Flash Flood in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 21:10:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water entered a couple of homes in Colfax.

Flash Flood in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 21:10:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NEELEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At least 25 roads were flooded or closed across the central and southern sections of Grant Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 13:45:00 to 02-APR-17 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLLOCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down in Pollock.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 15:30:00 to 02-APR-17 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY PRONG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on Highway 167 north of Dry Prong.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 14:30:00 to 02-APR-17 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The sign at the Sonic restaurant was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 15:46:00 to 02-APR-17 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAYOU D ARBONNE LAKE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down blocking the entrance of the Lake D'Arbonne State Park.

Tornado in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 15:18:00 to 02-APR-17 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-2 tornado, with maximum estimated winds of 125-135 mph, touched down from the same tornadic supercell that produced the EF-2 tornado that hit the Rogers, Belah, and Trout communities. This tornado touched down just west of Highway 127, before tracking north northeast, snapping and uprooting numerous trees. There was widespread damage just east of Highway 127 to Highway 503 and Jack Lee Road. Several homes sustained damage due to flying debris and falling trees, including at least one mobile home that was nearly destroyed by falling trees. One well constructed home lost its supports for the carport, collapsing the carport on top of two vehicles. Another well-built home which sat atop of a peer and beam structure lifted and shifted nearly 10 feet off of the peer and beam structure. A third well-built home along Jack Lee Road lost its roof, with only four brick walls remaining. The snapped power poles and the damage to the well-built homes justified the EF-2 rating. Some roads remained impassable at the time of the survey.

Thunderstorm Wind in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 15:00:00 to 02-APR-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEAR LAKE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on Clear Lake Road. Several additional trees were also blown down around Black Lake.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 18:50:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTON PLANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of Highway 126 west of Grayson was flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 18:50:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of Highway 506 near and west of the Kelly community was flooded and closed.

Tornado in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 13:53:00 to 02-APR-17 14:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE SULPHUR SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-2 tornado with maximum winds estimated between 115-125 mph touched down along White Sulphur Springs Road, primarily snapping and uprooting trees. However, several outbuildings lost siding or portions of their roofs, an d several homes along Hurricane Creek Road and Searcy Eden Road had roof damage. The EF-2 damage was found in two locations...the first being along White Sulphur Springs Road where power poles were snapped in two. The second area was where an oil derrick toppled along Highway 8. The metal was severely bent, and a concrete anchor block was pulled out of the ground. A second and very rusty oil derrick not only collapsed, but crumbled as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 14:25:00 to 02-APR-17 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on a house. Trees and power lines were also reported down across the parish.

Tornado in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 14:52:00 to 02-APR-17 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-2 tornado with maximum estimated winds between 125-135 mph touched down south southwest of the Rogers community along Walker Ferry Road, snapping and uprooting trees as well as power poles along Highway 127. As this tornadic supercell moved to the north northeast, it cut a clear path through the forest to the Belah community, snapping and uprooting the mature trees and bending the young trees. The Belah community suffered widespread damage, with snapped and uprooted trees as well as snapped power poles. Several cars and homes were damaged by falling trees as well as flying debris. Several homes as well as the local school had roof damage. The EF-2 damage not only occurred in the Belah community, where several power poles were snapped in either two or three pieces, but also in Trout, where a boat business collapsed in on itself. Between the Belah community and Trout, the tornado cut another clear path through the forest, snapping and uprooting more trees. This tornado appeared to have lifted just north of Highway 84 in Trout.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 17:10:00 to 02-APR-17 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISHVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on a home on Walker Ferry Road near the Grant/LaSalle Parish line.

Hail in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 02-APR-17 17:05:00 to 02-APR-17 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLLOCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail fell in Pollock. Report from the KALB-TV Facebook page.