Jefferson Davis storm history

Light freezing rain and a few flurries began very early on the 24th with bridges and overpasses becoming iced over a few hours later. One traffic accident became fatal in Welsh from slippery roads. All bridges were closed by around 8AM and remained closed for most of the day. Ice…

Wind gusts to around 100 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Jennings received over 9 inches of rainfall with 6 to 12 inches common in the area which produced flooding.

There was a voluntary evacuation from the parish. Numerous trees and power lines and poles were blown down across the parish. Homes and businesses were damaged from fallen trees or from wind. All of the parish was without power immediately after the storm. Wind gusts ranged from …

The flood wave moved down the Mermentau River causing a crest of 10.8 feet at Lake Arthur and at the town of Mermentau. The flood stage is 4 feet, and this was the 5th highest recorded crest at Mermentau. Many roads and structures were flooded or remained flooded along the river …

Local media and law enforcement reported numerous streets were flooded an impassable during the late morning of the 13th. Around Jennings the exit ramps from Interstate 10 were flooded and some sections the interstate itself had water over it. Interstate 10 was closed at Highway …

Flood waters from rainfall that fell mainly during the 9th and 10th slowly drained across the Mermentau Basin. Major flooding was recorded on the Mermentau River at Mermentau just southeast of Jennings as waters slowly drained. Most of the damage from the flooding occurred over t…

Hurricane Ike caused tropical storm wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph, resulting in minor wind damage across Jeff Davis Parish.

Power poles were blown down along Highway 101 near Lacassine. A tree was also reported down in nearby Elton.

The FAA control tower at Lake Charles Regional reported a funnel cloud southeast of the airport.

Trees down at the intersection of Highway 383 and Gro Racca Road.

A tree was downed across Freeland Road.

Several streets in Jennings were flooded.

Heavy rain flooded multiple roads in Jennings.

The Lake Arthur Fire Department reported several streets around Lake Arthur flooded from a slow moving storm.

Multiple trees downed in western Jeff Davis Parish.

Numerous roads were flooded in Jennings during the passing storm. A few vehicles were also reported stranded. Flooding was also reported in Hathaway and Elton.

A photo was submitted through social media of a hail stone that was roughly 2.5 inches in diameter.

Large hail reported in downtown Jennings.

A tree was blown down onto a truck.

A brief tornado touched down in an empty field southwest of Welsh along Leblanc Road. The report was relayed by a spotter.

Several shops/sheds with damage ranging from total destruction to moderate damage. Three homes also had minor roof damage.

Trees downed on Market street in Elton.

Large branches were broken from a thunderstorm.

A severe storm downed several power lines in the Topsy area.

Two to three feet of water covered Gillson Road about 1/3 of a mile from the Highway 383 intersection.

A tin roof was ripped off of a farm outbuilding.

Several streets flooded in Jennings.

Camper trailers were flipped near Iowa.

Freezing rain pushed into the region before sunrise on the 17th. Up to 1 tenth of an inch of ice had accumulated by noon when temperatures rose above freezing as low pressure moved in from the Gulf of Mexico.

Freezing rain pushed into the region before sunrise on the 17th. Up to 1 tenth of an inch of ice had accumulated by noon when temperatures rose above freezing as low pressure moved in from the Gulf of Mexico.

Temperatures fell below freezing during the evening of the 14th as showers developed across the parish. Rain changed over to freezing rain then quickly over to sleet. Sleet changed over to light snow by the end of the event. Half an inch to 1 inch of sleet and snow accumulated. A…

Wind damage to homes in Fenton.

A 66 mph wind gust was recorded at a home station.

A tree was downed onto a home.

A wood and sheet metal outbuilding was blown apart and onto a home causing damage.

Isolated power outages occurred Saturday and Sunday from occasional tropical storm force wind gusts. The highest wind gust recorded at the airport in Jennings was 35 knots.