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EF2 Tornado — Calcasieu, Louisiana

2021-10-27 · near (lch)lk Charles Muni, Calcasieu, Louisiana

Injuries

$2.5M

Property damage

2.2 mi

Path length

300 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A tornado touched down west of Elliott Road and traveled east parallel to and south of Ham Reid Road causing significant structural damage to around a dozen homes and minor damage to several more in the neighborhood. Reports from Calcasieu sheriff indicated a woman was injured when a window was blown into their home. A second person suffered a deep laceration to the leg as a result of blowing debris. The tornado weakened as it crossed Lake street and lifted as it passed along Aberdeen Drive. Max estimated wind speed was 130 MPH.

Wider weather episode

A vigorous system moved through the region during the 27th spawning a few tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 989253. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.