Thunderstorm Wind in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Thunderstorm Wind December 3, 1997 · Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
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Severe thunderstorms caused extensive damage in downtown Lake Charles. A four story hotel that was under construction collapsed, causing 1.25 million dollars worth of damages. Two trailers used by the construction crews were rolled over. Fortunately, this damage occurred one hour before 25 workers were scheduled to begin work for the day.Riverboat casinos recorded 100 mph winds as this system passed through. At one of the casinos, a barn was destroyed, and a fence was blown down. At the Yacht Club, ten boats were blown over. Shingles were blown off of several homes and businessses. A steeple was also blown off a church roof.
Began near Lake Charles (30.2300, -93.2000).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5625534. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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