High Wind in St. Landry, Louisiana

High Wind December 16, 2000 · St. Landry, Louisiana

Deaths

$50K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

High winds of 40 to 60 mph toppled trees, damaged roofs, and knocked power out to many communities across southwest and central Louisiana. Two people were killed in Saint Landry Parish when a tree fell on the vehicle they were driving on Highway 182, around a mile north of Sunset. The couple were killed instantly as the three foot diamter tree landed right across the front seat of their vehicle. The high winds were associated with a strong high pressure system over the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5167326. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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