A slow moving low pressure system moved northeast from the High Plains region toward the Great Lakes between May 8th and 9th. Two shortwave troughs moving east ahead of this low pressure system initiated squall lines that spread eastward across much of the Gulf Coast region. Thunderstorms embedded in these squall lines produced damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes. Additionally, repeated rounds of heavy rain led to scattered flash flooding.

Tornado in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 08-MAY-19 17:36:00 to 08-MAY-19 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREW LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 180.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down in a wooded area off Horace Moore Road and tracked northeast through the town of Start, generally along the bayou, and then dissipated a few miles northeast of Start. Before reaching Start, this tornado moved through open fields but did down some trees on the field edges. After the tornado crossed I-20, more concentrated trees were snapped and uprooted along Overland Stage Road and by the railroad track. Here, a metal shed was destroyed. Additional snapped and a few uprooted trees were noted along Highway 80 and Trister Road, Crewlake Loop, Graves Trail, and Trister Lane. There were also three homes with shingle damage and two metal carports that were thrown. From here, the tornado continued northeast, generally along the bayou and downed several more trees. A more focused area of trees were damaged along Conley Road. Damage became more limited from here, but some tree damage was noted along field edges west of Highway 133. The maximum estimated winds were 86 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAY-19 06:34:00 to 09-MAY-19 06:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: SICILY IS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in the Sicily Island area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 08-MAY-19 17:47:00 to 08-MAY-19 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: START
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The metal canopy of the Exxon gas station on LA Highway 133 at the Start exit was torn off.

Tornado in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 08-MAY-19 17:52:00 to 08-MAY-19 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down along Scales Road, crossed Adcock Road and the Boeuf River and then moved northeast generally along the Boeuf River before it dissipated. The tornado mainly caused damage to trees where many were snapped and uprooted. The tornado peaked in intensity as it moved across private farm land at the back end of Trio Road. The land owner provided access and here numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. More solid tree damage was noted at the back end of Freeland Road and then again as the tornado crossed Highway 134. The tornado weakened and the last damage was some large limbs broken right at the river with no visible damage on the other side. Maximum estimated winds were 97 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAY-19 05:42:00 to 09-MAY-19 06:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT NECESSITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of damaging wind caused sporadic tree damage across Franklin Parish.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAY-19 08:15:00 to 09-MAY-19 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORELEIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two houses were flooded. Several roads were closed due to flash flooding including eight parish roads and a portion of LA Highway 572 near Bayou Macon.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 08-MAY-19 17:51:00 to 08-MAY-19 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees and power lines were blown down between Baskin and Winnsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 08-MAY-19 18:05:00 to 08-MAY-19 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down along LA Highways 8, 124, and 916 between Harrisonburg and Leland.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 08-MAY-19 18:15:00 to 08-MAY-19 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENDAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along US Highway 80 west of Tendal.

Thunderstorm Wind in TENSAS, LOUISIANA
From 08-MAY-19 18:33:00 to 08-MAY-19 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEAGELAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down along Mississippi Avenue in Waterproof.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAY-19 05:40:00 to 09-MAY-19 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in the Enterprise area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TENSAS, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAY-19 06:34:00 to 09-MAY-19 06:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down onto the roadway near Saint Joseph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 08-MAY-19 17:45:00 to 08-MAY-19 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEHLCO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down across the parish.

Flash Flood in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAY-19 05:05:00 to 09-MAY-19 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded across northern Morehouse Parish.

Flash Flood in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAY-19 08:05:00 to 09-MAY-19 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLULAH SCOTT ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Portions of US Highway 65 through Tallulah were flooded.