Louisiana, 1994

Damaging Winds in Louisiana, July 7, 1994

July 7, 1994 · 6 events in 5 counties and zones

6 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 6 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$1.0 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
6

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

Event by event

6 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
July 7, 2:00 PM CST
Where
Washington County, Franklinton
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
30.853, -90.040 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Newspaper accounts indicated several trees were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts at mid-afternoon in Franklinton. Downed power lines caused approximately 200 customers to be without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ouachita

When
July 7, 3:30 PM CST to 3:45 PM CST
Where
Ouachita County, Monroe
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
32.478, -92.155 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm moved through Monroe causing considerable wind damage to trees and power lines. A brick wall was partially collapsed by the wind gusts, and at a shopping center, a few window panes were blown out.

Thunderstorm Wind, Natchitoches

When
July 7, 5:30 PM CST
Where
Natchitoches County, Melrose
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
31.724, -93.096 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A few trees were downed by strong wind gusts near Melrose.

Thunderstorm Wind, Vernon

When
July 7, 7:53 PM CST
Where
Vernon County, Anacoco
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
31.108, -93.184 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An apparent downburst from a severe thunderstorm caused considerable damage in the community of Anacoco. Several large trees were toppled in the town as well as large branches being ripped from trees. At least one small truck and several house roofs were damaged by fallen trees and limbs. Air conditioning units were also blown off the roof of an elementary school. Trees were also downed by strong wind gust near Hornbeck.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sabine

When
July 7, 8:00 PM CST
Where
Sabine County, Peason
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
31.564, -93.555 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind, Vernon

When
July 7, 8:08 PM CST
Where
Vernon County, Hornbeck
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
31.108, -93.184 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An apparent downburst from a severe thunderstorm caused considerable damage in the community of Anacoco. Several large trees were toppled in the town as well as large branches being ripped from trees. At least one small truck and several house roofs were damaged by fallen trees and limbs. Air conditioning units were also blown off the roof of an elementary school. Trees were also downed by strong wind gust near Hornbeck.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10327372, 10327143, 10328148, 10327194, 10327618, 10327195.