A pair of strong upper level disturbances moved through the region during the 4th and 7th resulting in multiple strong to severe storms and isolated flooding across Louisiana.

Hail in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 01:45:00 to 04-APR-19 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEPINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed a report of 1 inch hail.

Hail in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 02:22:00 to 04-APR-19 02:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE RIDDER ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail reported south of DeRidder.

Hail in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 03:31:00 to 04-APR-19 03:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAMOU
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media relayed a report of 1 inch hail near Mamou.

Hail in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 03:55:00 to 04-APR-19 03:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBERTVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A photo of ping pong ball size hail was shared on social media.

Hail in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 08:14:00 to 04-APR-19 08:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEANERETTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed a report of one inch hail in Jeanerette.

Hail in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 06-APR-19 10:33:00 to 06-APR-19 10:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Vernon Parish Police Department reported 1 inch hail in Leesville.

Hail in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 06:45:00 to 04-APR-19 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAPLAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous reports of hail were received from Kaplan.

Hail in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 07:58:00 to 04-APR-19 07:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW IBERIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One inch hail in New Iberia.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 06:45:00 to 04-APR-19 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAPLAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed a report of trees down in Kaplan with one on a home. Power lines were down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 07-APR-19 13:31:00 to 07-APR-19 13:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE QUINCY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was blown down onto Highway 27 in Dequincy near the rail tracks.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 07-APR-19 13:54:00 to 07-APR-19 13:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKBERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines and poles downed in Hackberry on Johnny Benoit Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 07-APR-19 13:55:00 to 07-APR-19 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINCENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees down along Dave Dugas Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 07-APR-19 16:25:00 to 07-APR-19 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOUNGSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of damage from the Southlake Plantation Community in Youngsville. The thunderstorm produced minor roof damage, fence damage, and downed multiple trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 07-APR-19 14:15:00 to 07-APR-19 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINCENT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Southland Field recorded a gust of 53 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 07-APR-19 15:15:00 to 07-APR-19 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAYOU CHICOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Downed tree blocking Highway 106 near Bayou Chicot.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 07-APR-19 15:30:00 to 07-APR-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines and multiple trees reported down in Marksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 07-APR-19 16:00:00 to 07-APR-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYNE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A home anemometer recorded a wind gust of 60 MPH.

Flash Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 07:00:00 to 04-APR-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTLAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roads became impassable in Lake Charles including exit ramps along Interstate 210, and portions of Lake Street, Ryan Street, and Sale Street.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 07:53:00 to 04-APR-19 09:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE ARTHUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooded streets were reported in Lake Arthur and water also pushed into 2 homes.  HOMES.

Flash Flood in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 10:05:00 to 04-APR-19 10:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBEVILLE MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager of Vermilion Parish reported roads flooded in Kaplan and Abbeville.

Flash Flood in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 11:41:00 to 04-APR-19 12:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANKERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous photos of flooded street were posted to social media and the emergency manager of Saint Martin Parish reported flooding around the Stephensville area. Water was also approaching some homes in the area.

Flash Flood in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 13:03:00 to 04-APR-19 14:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photos were posted to social media of flooding around Franklin including on Cayce Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 08:06:00 to 04-APR-19 08:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVIER
Magnitude: 93.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An area bounded along Hwy 182 and Hwy 87 on both sides of
Bayou Teche saw numerous trees snapped or blown down. A mobile home
community off of Darnall Road saw several homes with roof damage. Estimated peak winds were 107 MPH along a path 1.7 miles long and 2 miles wide.

Flash Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 11:05:00 to 04-APR-19 12:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LCH)LK CHARLES MUNI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported flooding along Nelson Road including water in at least one home on South Tallowood Road.

Lightning in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 07-APR-19 17:21:00 to 07-APR-19 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATOUTVILLE
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning struck a vehicle on Highway 90 near the Highway 85 overpass. Occupants were unharmed, however the truck burned in the subsequent fire.

Flash Flood in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 11:03:00 to 04-APR-19 12:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWILD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Saint Mary Parish Sheriff's Department reported numerous road flooded around the Bayou Vista area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 04-APR-19 05:25:00 to 04-APR-19 05:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: THRONWELL LYON ARPT
Magnitude: 93.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An area just north of Lowry, along Hwy 14 and Hwy 3056, saw
several trees blown down or snapped, 5 to 10 homes received roof damage,
a telephone pole snapped, several other poles bent, and several garages or
outbuildings had wind damage. Estimated winds were 107 MPH and damage was along a path 2.6 miles long and 1.5 mile wide.