Thunderstorm Wind — Rapides, Louisiana
2024-04-10 · near (esf)esler Arpt Alxn, Rapides, Louisiana
1
Direct deaths
$15K
Property damage
50 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A tree was blown down onto a trailer crushing the occupant. Deputies were called to the scene at 7:30 AM. It was determined that the tree fell during severe weather.
Wider weather episode
A strong upper low moved across the region and interacted with a frontal boundary that was moving south across the area. Flooding, high wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes occurred in Louisiana as a result of this system.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1174964. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.