Thunderstorm Wind in Franklin Parish, Louisiana

Thunderstorm Wind May 13, 2024 · Franklin Parish, Louisiana

98 mph

Estimated gust (85 kt)

$250K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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

Began near Extension (31.9710, -91.7600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1194839. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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