A slow moving upper level disturbance and cold front produced widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain. Some storms became severe and flooding also occurred.

Hail in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 17:35:00 to 29-MAR-17 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMERON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 17:35:00 to 29-MAR-17 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENNINGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 19:20:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 19:20:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATHAWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 19:30:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 19:38:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 19:57:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported through social media.

Flash Flood in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 07:00:00 to 30-MAR-17 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUBA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to 8 inches of rain fell during the morning of the 29. Numerous roads were underwater between Eunice and Opelousas.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 07:00:00 to 30-MAR-17 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANCHOVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roads were flooded around Jennings after 6 to 8 inches of rain fell on the town during the morning.

Flash Flood in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 07:00:00 to 30-MAR-17 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCH PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Acadia Parish dispatch was notified of a bridge washed out on Riverside Road near St Jules Road near the town of Evangeline. Many roads were also flooded in other portions of the parish including Iota. 4 to 8 inches of rain fell during the morning.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 17:45:00 to 29-MAR-17 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several tree were reported down in Grand Lake.

Tornado in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 19:11:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down on the south side of Oakdale by the Wal-Mart, damaging the gas station canopy. The storm moved northeast, crossing Highway 165 and moved through Oakdale, blowing down or snapping numerous large trees. Some trees landed on homes and businesses. Some buildings received roof damage from the tornado. The strongest wind damage occurred at the Immigration Office of the Federal Department of Homeland Security, where a large section of the metal roof was removed. The tornado dissipated a little north of this location. The maximum winds were estimated at 115 MPH. The tornado was 100 yards wide and 3.57 mile long.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 19:23:00 to 29-MAR-17 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEPETATE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported down along with 3 barns damaged.

Flash Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 29-MAR-17 19:48:00 to 30-MAR-17 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LCH)LK CHARLES MUNI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many streets in Sulphur, Lake Charles, and Moss Bluff flooded and became impassable after 4 to 8 inches of rain fell. At least 69 homes in Sulphur and Lake Charles had minor flooding.