Thunderstorm Wind — Franklin, Louisiana

2024-05-13 · near Extension, Franklin, Louisiana

$250K

Property damage

85 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A swath of significant wind damage began in the southern part of Franklin Parish including through the Wisner area. Numerous trees were uprooted or damaged, mobile homes damaged, and numerous power poles were snapped at their bases. Estimated peak wind speeds were 80 to 100 mph through the swath. The swath ranged from 5 to 10 miles wide and was approximately 35 miles long across portions of Franklin, Catahoula, and Tensas parishes.

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms moved across the state of Louisiana and produced two swaths of wind that produced significant damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1194839. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.