A strong storm system moved across the south and spawned an outbreak of tornadoes in Southeast Texas and Louisiana. The severe weather began late in the evening and went into early November 1st. A few tornadoes were long lived.

Tornado in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 22:50:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGERLY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began near Shelby Lane north of HWY 108. The tornado continued east northeast for several miles crossing Choupique road, Thompson road, and Johnny Jones roads before ending around HWY 27. Damage was mostly caused by snapped trees, however a few roofs were torn off and with several RV's overturned and metal sheds blown over. Estimated peak winds were 109 MPH.

Tornado in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LCH)LK CHARLES MUNI
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down just south of the MCNeese university causing damage to trees, roofs and carports. The old Kroger store also sustained damage. Estimated peak winds were 107 MPH.

Tornado in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 23:30:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BON AIR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado formed north of Nick Martone Road and moved to the southeast. The tornado crossed Nick Martone Road where it damaged two outbuildings. The tornado then dissipated in a field south of Nick Martone Road. Estimated peak winds were 90 MPH.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 20:40:00 to 31-OCT-18 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARSON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado snapped several trees along Chester Davis Road, northeast to Lumas Road. Estimate peak winds were 107 MPH.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 22:43:00 to 31-OCT-18 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGARTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado started east of Rutherford Road, and moved across Vaughn Road, ending near Smyrna Road. Several trees were snapped. Estimated peak wind was 104 MPH.

Tornado in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 23:17:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A strong tornado started south of Highway 10, and as it crossed the highway it snapped several power poles. The tornado then moved down Cypress Creek Road, where it snapped numerous trees and power lines. The tornado then moved into Evangeline Parish. Estimate peak wind was 118 MPH.

Tornado in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 23:23:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYPRESS CREEK SETLMN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began in Allen Parish and moved into Evangeline Parish north of Cypress Creek Road. The tornado moved from Cypress Creek Road to Cypress Road and Red Lick Road, before dissipating south of the Rapides Parish line. Many trees and power lines were down. Maximum estimated winds were 118 MPH.

Tornado in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 23:50:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHENEYVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started near US Highway 71 near Cheneyville, snapping
several power poles and downing trees. The tornado then moved into Avoyelles Parish. Maximum estimated wind was 122 MPH.

Tornado in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 23:54:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNKIE MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed in Rapides Parish. The most significant damage was to a new home on Bordelon Road, built of steel beams and metal sheets. A large roll up door was blown in, and picked up an outside AC unit, tossing it into the garage. The steel beams were bent in three-fourths of the building. Half of the metal roof was blown off, and what remained shifted several inches. One exterior wall shifted several inches. Several other homes on Bordelon Street had part of their roofs removed. Many trees were snapped and power lines were downed. The tornado continued on past midnight for several minutes and into November 1st. The peak estimated wind speed was 122 MPH.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 22:43:00 to 31-OCT-18 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed south of Bundick Lake along Hwy 394, snapping trees and power lines. It continued northeast, snapping more trees and power lines along Hwy 1147, Hwy 113, and Blanchard Road. Estimated maximum winds were 105 MPH. The tornado continued into Allen Parish.

Tornado in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 22:51:00 to 31-OCT-18 22:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado developed in Beauregard Parish and moved into Allen Parish. Numerous trees and power lines were downed on Highway 26 in Allen Parish causing the highway to be closed temporarily. Estimated maximum winds were 105 MPH.

Tornado in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 23:10:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A rural tornado began near Hwy 462, moving east-northeast. Several trees were blown down or snapped along East River Road and Ashmore Road. Maximum estimated winds were 105 MPH.

Tornado in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 23:22:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NARY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Another rural tornado formed near Glenmora, moving northeast. Numerous trees and power lines were downed along Hwy 113. The peak winds were estimated at 105 MPH.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 22:27:00 to 31-OCT-18 22:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINGER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed north of LA 110 west of Longville and moved northeast across Cook McCoy Road where it damaged trees and outbuildings. The tornado crossed Wesley Coleman Road and paralleled Brittney Lane snapping trees and power poles in addition to damaging outbuildings. The tornado reached its maximum width near Keller Road where it snapped numerous pine trees. The tornado continued northeast crossing US 171 south of Memorial Church road. The tornado continued northeastward through rural
parts of Beauregard Parish. The tornado crossed Greentown Road where it snapped trees and caused damage to part of a house. The tornado dissipated near LA 391 northwest of Dry Creek. Estimated peak winds were 110 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 23:10:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENGE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large area of damaging winds occurred over south Lake Charles. Causing sporadic damage between I-210 and Gauthier Road. Most damage occurred to trees, however a camper was flipped onto Common Street north of Gauthier and numerous power lines were downed resulting isolated portions of the city out of power for over 24 hours.

Tornado in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 23:25:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: (01R)AFB GNRY RNG AL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed in the Kisatchie National Forest and move northeast crossing Highway 165 where it snapped several trees. The tornado continued northeast moving through the Martin Parks Subdivision where is primarily snapped tree limbs and then dissipated between MacArthur Drive and Interstate 49. Max sustained winds were estimated at 99 MPH.

Tornado in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 22:29:00 to 31-OCT-18 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANANDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A strong tornado started near Hwy 165 south of Alexandria. The storm removed the roof of a restaurant on MacArthur Drive, and several other businesses had roof damage as well. Behind the mall, a bowling alley had a wall collapse. Significant roof damage occurred to several businesses in the Lee Street/Overton Street region. The tornado crossed the Red River, and moved from the south side of Highway 167 to the north side of Highway 167 in Pineville. Numerous trees and power lines were downed on the campus of Louisiana College and surrounding areas. Some of these trees did land on homes and vehicles. As the tornado continued north-northeast, it snapped more trees and power lines in the Kingsville region, including Donahue Ferry Road, Pearce Road, Pinecrest, and Camp Beauregard. East of the Ball-Paradise region, many large trees were downed along Washboard Road, damaging some homes and buildings. This tornado continued into Grant Parish. Maximum estimated winds were 135 MPH.

Tornado in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 31-OCT-18 23:16:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado damaged 1 home and broke small branches along Granger Lane in Cameron Parish. The tornado developed in a field then dissipated in a field before reaching the next street. Maximum estimated winds were 79 MPH.