An outbreak of severe thunderstorms occurred on May 4th. The main round of storms occurred during the afternoon in the form of an intense line of storms. Widespread wind damage occurred resulting in numerous downed trees, power lines and infrastructure damage. Two tornadoes also occurred within the line of storms.

Tornado in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:13:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief tornado began west of LA Highway 133 and tracked east through the Alto community before ending just north of Archibald along US 425. Along the path several large limbs and a few small trees were snapped and multiple trees were uprooted. A tree fell on a mobile home, and a few other buildings sustained roof damage from falling limbs or trees. Maximum estimated winds were 85 miles per hour.

Tornado in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:59:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLEMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed southeast of Tallulah and south of I-20 over open fields and quickly reached EF-1 intensity as it overturned an irrigation pivot south of LA Highway 602. It continued east southeastward snapping several tree limbs and small trees and damaging multiple outbuildings. Two utility poles were snapped near the base along Hodge Rd, and two additional irrigation pivots were overturned east of this location. Trees were snapped along the Mississippi River levee, then the tornado continued across the river into Mississippi. The tornado crossed US 61 near Magnolia Rd and Wilbert Ln, producing mainly tree limb damage with a few trees uprooted or snapped and a carport damaged, then continued eastward across the Dana Rd area. Intensity increased somewhat as the tornado crossed Fisher Ferry Rd and moved along Nailor Rd, with more concentrated tree damage in this area and structural and vehicle damage primarily associated with falling trees and tree limbs. Before reaching Halls Ferry Rd, the tornado began to weaken with damage mainly limited to large tree branches down and uprooted or snapped trees becoming more sporadic. It lifted before reaching Halls Ferry Rd, but strong non-tornadic winds continued east of this location with additional tree damage occurring over a large area. Maximum estimated winds for Madison Parish were 100 miles per hour and the overall maximum estimated winds were 105 miles per hour. The tornado path length was 17.73 miles. The tornado was a maximum of 600 yards wide, which occurred in Warren County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 11:47:00 to 04-MAY-21 11:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A power pole was snapped north of Oak Grove. Scattered trees were also blown down around Oak Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:01:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWBLOCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down in the Bastrop and Log Cabin areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 11:52:00 to 04-MAY-21 11:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE ROBERTS AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were blown down in the northern portion of West Carroll Parish, including one that was blown down on State Line Road between Coyler and Dawson roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:05:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees and a power line were blown down near Lake Providence.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 11:22:00 to 04-MAY-21 11:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEKMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down across northern Morehouse Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:05:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down just to the northwest of Lake Providence.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:11:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down in the Oak Ridge area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:22:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYVILLE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees and power lines were blown down in Rayville.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:38:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Highway 65 in Lake Providence.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:25:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIONEER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Pioneer and southern portions of West Carroll Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:35:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASKIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were blown down in the Baskin area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:38:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNSBORO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were blown down around Winnsboro, including one that fell on a home along Highway 425 just south of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:40:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: METROPOLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were blown down to the southwest of Wisner.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:40:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Highway 126.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:53:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLULAH
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were blown down across the city of Tallulah.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 13:04:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONCORDIA JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down in the city of Ferriday.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 13:11:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIDALIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 131.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 12:21:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEHLCO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm brought damaging winds north of Archibald where numerous trees were downed, including one on a home. A trampoline was also tossed and wrapped in a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAY-21 11:55:00 to 04-MAY-21 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEKMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down to the north of Beekman.