A line of thunderstorms moved through the region during the evening of March 28. These storms brought tornadoes as well as straight line winds to portions of northeast Louisiana in association with a cold front passing through the region.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 28-MAR-18 16:03:00 to 28-MAR-18 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began around the intersection of Bill Taylor Road and Augustus Road. The tornado was videoed as it continued east northeast across a field north of Bill Taylor Road, where it overturned an irrigation pivot. The tornado then crossed Middle Road, flipping a mobile home on its side and atop a vehicle. Four occupants of the mobile home sustained minor injuries. Numerous trees were snapped at this location as well. The tornado reached its widest point as it continued eastward across Newlight Road, causing minor damage to two mobile homes and a shed, and damaging the roof of another house. The tornado then crossed Big Creek into Franklin Parish, and ended as it crossed US Highway 425 just north of Baskin. Here, trees were damaged and a home sustained minor damage. The maximum estimated wind speed of the entire path was 105mph with the highest wind speed in Franklin Parish being 95mph. The maximum width was 650 yards for the entire tornado path.

Tornado in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 28-MAR-18 16:01:00 to 28-MAR-18 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LIGHT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began around the intersection of Bill Taylor Road and Augustus Road. The tornado was videoed as it continued east northeast across a field north of Bill Taylor Road, where it overturned an irrigation pivot. The tornado then crossed Middle Road, flipping a mobile home on its side and atop a vehicle. Four occupants of the mobile home sustained minor injuries. Numerous trees were snapped at this location as well. The tornado reached its widest point as it continued eastward across Newlight Road, causing minor damage to two mobile homes and a shed, and damaging the roof of another house. The tornado then crossed Big Creek into Franklin Parish, and ended as it crossed US Highway 425 just north of Baskin. Here, trees were damaged and a home sustained minor damage. The maximum estimated wind speed of the entire path was 105mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 28-MAR-18 16:50:00 to 28-MAR-18 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were blown down and some windows were blown out.

Hail in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 28-MAR-18 16:50:00 to 28-MAR-18 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRANSYLVANIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Golf ball sized hail occurred in Transylvania.

Hail in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 28-MAR-18 16:50:00 to 28-MAR-18 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of quarter to golfball size hail fell just south of Lake Providence. Some windows were broken in a few homes due to the golfball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 28-MAR-18 17:01:00 to 28-MAR-18 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A couple of trees were snapped along Louisiana Highway 124.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 28-MAR-18 16:10:00 to 28-MAR-18 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down just north of Winnsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 28-MAR-18 16:22:00 to 28-MAR-18 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down across State Highway 859.

Tornado in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 28-MAR-18 15:49:00 to 28-MAR-18 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCKNER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado crossed the Boeuf River into Richland Parish from Caldwell Parish along Highway 561 at Hebert. Tin from a shed in Caldwell Parish was blown across the river onto the eastern bank. Along Highway 561, multiple trees were snapped or uprooted, and a mobile home sustained damage to its deck and skirting. The tornado continued along the south end of Woolen Lake, downing additional trees and large tree limbs, some of which damaged sheds, houses and campers. A fence was also blown down in this area. The tornado lifted shortly thereafter. The maximum estimated winds were 95mph.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 28-MAR-18 16:08:00 to 28-MAR-18 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASKIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began along LA Highway 132 near the intersection with Union Church Road and Highway 857. It tracked northeast across a farm, overturning an irrigation pivot. It then paralleled Highway 132 from around Bobby Woods Road and Piney Woods Road north northeastward. Several sheds were damaged or destroyed in this area, and several trees were snapped or uprooted. A home received roof damage as well. The tornado lifted along Highway 132 before reaching Frazier Road. The maximum estimated wind speed was 100mph.