A strong weather system interacted with an unstable airmass to bring widespread severe weather to the region. There was copious amounts of wind energy in the atmosphere ahead of the squall line to bring down trees and power lines from gradient winds. In addition, damaging winds and tornadoes occurred within the squall line as it moved through Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi.

Tornado in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 30-MAR-22 13:03:00 to 30-MAR-22 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEHLCO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This weak and brief tornado started in an open field just south of John Crocker Road. A few trees were down and a large metal barn had much of the roof torn off and thrown across the field. The tornado then crossed Johnston Road. Here two carports were destroyed and some trees damaged. A neighboring home had a tree down on it. The tornado dissipated just beyond this area in an open field. The maximum estimated wind speed for this tornado was 85 mph.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 30-MAR-22 13:10:00 to 30-MAR-22 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNSBORO MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 85.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down on the south end of Louisiana Street and tracked northeast across Highway 4 then up to Highway 578 in the Bushes community. Initially, the tornado damaged some trees and caused some shingle and minor roof damage to several homes. A large tree was on a home along Highway 4. Multiple trees were damaged here as the tornado increased in intensity some. Along Jaiden Lane, a mobile home was damaged and a shed was destroyed. Another home had shingles and fascia torn off. Beyond this area, the tornado was over fields and wooded areas. Trees were blown down along Doyle Road and Bushes Road. The tornado dissipated as it crossed Highway 578. The maximum estimated wind speed for this tornado was 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 30-MAR-22 13:15:00 to 30-MAR-22 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSHES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The roof was blown off of a mobile home along Louisiana Highway 555 near Crowville.

Tornado in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 30-MAR-22 12:53:00 to 30-MAR-22 13:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIRARD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down at I-20 and Venable Road and tracked northeast crossing US Highway 80 and Highway 425 north of Rayville. Initially, uprooted and snapped trees were the main damage along the path. Power lines were down along US Highway 80 along with a couple sheds damaged on the south side of the railroad track in Girard. The tornado then crossed Cabuck Road then moved through mostly a wooded and field area before impacting some homes on the west side of Highway 425. Along White Island and Bayou Roads, several homes sustained some sort of roof damage or had fascia torn off. Also, a couple sheds were destroyed. Many hardwood trees were uprooted or snapped. Beyond Highway 425, much of the path was across fields and wooded areas away from the road. Damaged trees were noted. The tornado dissipated after crossing Adcock Road. The maximum estimated winds with this tornado were 105 mph.

Tornado in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 30-MAR-22 14:02:00 to 30-MAR-22 14:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLA BENA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started on the south side of Tallulah near Mississippi Street and Clinton Street and tracked northeast. Initial damage was a combination of downed or damaged trees along with several homes having minor to moderate roof damage from shingle loss. One home had a large tree through it. Intensity increased quickly as the tornado crossed Johnson Street and moved into the area of Tallulah Academy and the ballpark. The school took a direct hit with a large section of the roof taken off and some peeled back. While the outer walls remained intact, damage was noted on the eastern side of the building. Along Wood Street, several mobile homes were damaged with one heavily damaged from being pushed off the blocks. Other homes on the south side of the street sustained various degrees of roof damage along with downed power lines. The ballpark took a direct hit, and several metal buildings there were heavily damaged. Also, large sections of fencing were torn down. The tornado continued across Silver Cross Cemetery where more trees were downed, and the brick archway was demolished. The tornado then moved across an open field as it approached the south side of Tallulah Airport. In the field, 12 power poles were taken down. Further down across Airport Road, an irrigation pivot system was flipped. As the tornado crossed
Thomastown Road, several trees were damaged and a large metal tractor shed was demolished. The tornado then continued across open fields and crossed the Mississippi River where tree damage was noted on either side. The tornado then continued into the Eagle Lake community. Multiple structures were damaged in the 1500-1700 blocks with a metal roof blown off and metal structures damaged. Multiple trees were downed along with power lines. Damage to trees was noted on the tree line as the tornado moved into the wooded area then dissipated. Total path length was 17.3 miles, and peak winds were 115 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 30-MAR-22 13:00:00 to 30-MAR-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODWILL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A home along LA Highway 585 north of Goodwill and west of Oak Grove lost half of its roof covering that faced the wind. Home security footage showed sudden loss of roof covering and partial damage to the roof decking on the downwind side with debris blown downwind toward the road.

Tornado in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 30-MAR-22 13:51:00 to 30-MAR-22 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLULAH
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started on the south side of Tallulah near Mississippi Street and Clinton Street and tracked northeast. Initial damage was a combination of downed or damaged trees along with several homes having minor to moderate roof damage from shingle loss. One home had a large tree through it. Intensity increased quickly as the tornado crossed Johnson Street and moved into the area of Tallulah Academy and the ballpark. The school took a direct hit with a large section of the roof taken off and some peeled back. While the outer walls remained intact, damage was noted on the eastern side of the building. Along Wood Street, several mobile homes were damaged with one heavily damaged from being pushed off the blocks. Other homes on the south side of the street sustained various degrees of roof damage along with downed power lines. The ballpark took a direct hit, and several metal buildings there were heavily damaged. Also, large sections of fencing were torn down. The tornado continued across Silver Cross Cemetery where more trees were downed, and the brick archway was demolished. The tornado then moved across an open field as it approached the south side of Tallulah Airport. In the field, 12 power poles were taken down. Further down across Airport Road, an irrigation pivot system was flipped. As the tornado crossed
Thomastown Road, several trees were damaged and a large metal tractor shed was demolished. The tornado then continued across open fields and crossed the Mississippi River where tree damage was noted on either side. The tornado then continued into the Eagle Lake community. Multiple structures were damaged in the 1500-1700 blocks with a metal roof blown off and metal structures damaged. Multiple trees were downed along with power lines. Damage to trees was noted on the tree line as the tornado moved into the wooded area then dissipated. Total path length was 17.3 miles, and peak winds were 115 mph.

Strong Wind in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 30-MAR-22 12:45:00 to 30-MAR-22 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines were blown down along Louisiana Highway 4 east of Winnsboro and also east of Gilbert.