Thunderstorm Wind in Washington Parish, Louisiana

Thunderstorm Wind August 31, 1997 · Washington Parish, Louisiana

Death

$35K

Damage as recorded

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

The wider storm

A tree fell on an automobile killing the driver. City Police reported numerous trees and power lines downed, a store roof and a business sign were damaged.

Began near Bogalusa (30.7700, -89.8500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5610475. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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