Damaging Winds in Louisiana, November 5, 1994

Name: Damaging Winds in Louisiana, November 5, 1994
Start: 1994-11-05T03:25
End: 1994-11-05T14:00
Location: Louisiana

November 5, 1994 · 57 events in 26 counties and zones

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

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 57 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: 1
Property damage: $120,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 57

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

57 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Caddo

When: November 5, 3:25 AM CST
Where: Caddo County, Blanchard
Property damage: $25,000
Coordinates: 32.580, -93.882 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When: November 5, 3:30 AM CST
Where: Webster County, Sibley to 3n Dubberly
Property damage: $15,000
Coordinates: 32.714, -93.335 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Caddo

When: November 5, 3:34 AM CST
Where: Caddo County, Shreveport
Measured: 2 kt (2 mph)
Coordinates: 32.580, -93.882 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Caddo

When: November 5, 3:40 AM CST
Where: Caddo County, Oil City
Coordinates: 32.580, -93.882 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Bossier

When: November 5, 3:45 AM CST to 4:15 AM CST
Where: Bossier County, Benton to Midway
Measured: 8 kt (9 mph)
Property damage: $25,000
Coordinates: 32.679, -93.605 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, De Soto

When: November 5, 4:00 AM CST
Where: De Soto County, Mansfield
Coordinates: 32.056, -93.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Caddo

When: November 5, 4:05 AM CST
Where: Caddo County, Vivian
Coordinates: 32.580, -93.882 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Bossier

When: November 5, 4:10 AM CST
Where: Bossier County, Haughton
Measured: 3 kt (3 mph)
Coordinates: 32.679, -93.605 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Claiborne

When: November 5, 4:10 AM CST
Where: Claiborne County, Haynesville
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 32.823, -92.996 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When: November 5, 4:20 AM CST
Where: Webster County, Cotton Valley
Property damage: $10,000
Coordinates: 32.714, -93.335 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, De Soto

When: November 5, 4:25 AM CST
Where: De Soto County, Stonewall
Coordinates: 32.056, -93.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Bienville

When: November 5, 4:30 AM CST
Where: Bienville County, Jamestown
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 32.347, -93.056 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Red River

When: November 5, 4:30 AM CST
Where: Red River County, Hall Summit
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 32.093, -93.340 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Red River

When: November 5, 4:35 AM CST
Where: Red River County, Coushatta
Coordinates: 32.093, -93.340 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Bienville

When: November 5, 4:40 AM CST
Where: Bienville County, Ringgold
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 32.347, -93.056 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Union

When: November 5, 4:40 AM CST
Where: Union County, Bernice
Coordinates: 32.832, -92.375 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Sabine

When: November 5, 4:40 AM CST
Where: Sabine County, Converse
Coordinates: 31.564, -93.555 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Bienville

When: November 5, 4:50 AM CST
Where: Bienville County, Bienville
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 32.347, -93.056 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Sabine

When: November 5, 4:50 AM CST
Where: Sabine County, Florien
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 31.564, -93.555 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Union

When: November 5, 4:52 AM CST
Where: Union County, Farmerville
Measured: 3 kt (3 mph)
Coordinates: 32.832, -92.375 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Union

When: November 5, 4:55 AM CST
Where: Union County, Conway
Coordinates: 32.832, -92.375 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: November 5, 5:15 AM CST
Where: Jackson County, Hodge
Property damage: $3,000
Coordinates: 32.302, -92.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: November 5, 5:15 AM CST
Where: Lincoln County, Unionville
Coordinates: 32.602, -92.665 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Natchitoches

When: November 5, 5:20 AM CST
Where: Natchitoches County, Clarence
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 31.724, -93.096 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Natchitoches

When: November 5, 5:22 AM CST
Where: Natchitoches County, Powhatan
Coordinates: 31.724, -93.096 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Bienville

When: November 5, 5:28 AM CST
Where: Bienville County, Liberty Hill
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 32.347, -93.056 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Sabine

When: November 5, 5:35 AM CST
Where: Sabine County, Florien
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 31.564, -93.555 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: November 5, 5:50 AM CST
Where: Jackson County, Wyatt
Coordinates: 32.302, -92.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Union

When: November 5, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Union County, Marion
Coordinates: 32.832, -92.375 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Vernon

When: November 5, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Vernon County, Evans
Coordinates: 31.108, -93.184 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Natchitoches

When: November 5, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Natchitoches County, Cypress
Coordinates: 31.724, -93.096 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Winn

When: November 5, 6:20 AM CST
Where: Winn County, Joyce
Coordinates: 31.944, -92.637 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Winn

When: November 5, 6:20 AM CST
Where: Winn County, Wheeling
Coordinates: 31.944, -92.637 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Winn

When: November 5, 6:20 AM CST
Where: Winn County, Atlanta
Coordinates: 31.944, -92.637 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: November 5, 6:20 AM CST
Where: Jackson County, Quitman
Property damage: $10,000
Coordinates: 32.302, -92.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: November 5, 6:20 AM CST
Where: Jackson County, Weston
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.302, -92.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Caldwell

When: November 5, 6:40 AM CST
Where: Caldwell County, Columbia
Coordinates: 32.092, -92.117 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Ouachita

When: November 5, 6:52 AM CST
Where: Ouachita County, Monroe
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 32.478, -92.155 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Vernon

When: November 5, 6:58 AM CST
Where: Vernon County, Anacoco
Coordinates: 31.108, -93.184 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Caldwell

When: November 5, 6:58 AM CST
Where: Caldwell County, Riverton
Coordinates: 32.092, -92.117 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Ouachita

When: November 5, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Ouachita County, Luna
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 32.478, -92.155 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: November 5, 7:05 AM CST
Where: Richland County, Delhi
Coordinates: 32.418, -91.763 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, West Carroll

When: November 5, 7:15 AM CST
Where: West Carroll County, Chickasaw
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 32.789, -91.457 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Grant

When: November 5, 7:20 AM CST
Where: Grant County, Colfax
Coordinates: 31.600, -92.559 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Morehouse

When: November 5, 7:30 AM CST
Where: Morehouse County, Collinston
Property damage: $200
Coordinates: 32.820, -91.802 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Morehouse

When: November 5, 7:30 AM CST
Where: Morehouse County, Mer Rouge
Coordinates: 32.820, -91.802 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, West Carroll

When: November 5, 7:40 AM CST
Where: West Carroll County, Kilbourne
Coordinates: 32.789, -91.457 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, West Carroll

When: November 5, 7:50 AM CST
Where: West Carroll County, Oak Grove
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph)
Coordinates: 32.789, -91.457 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Beauregard

When: November 5, 8:25 AM CST
Where: Beauregard County, De Ridder
Coordinates: 30.649, -93.343 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Beauregard

When: November 5, 8:25 AM CST
Where: Beauregard County, Singer
Coordinates: 30.649, -93.343 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: November 5, 8:40 AM CST
Where: Franklin County, Wisner
Coordinates: 32.133, -91.674 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Calcasieu

When: November 5, 8:50 AM CST
Where: Calcasieu County, Edgerly
Coordinates: 30.229, -93.358 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Catahoula

When: November 5, 9:02 AM CST
Where: Catahoula County, Rosefield
Coordinates: 31.666, -91.847 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Avoyelles

When: November 5, 10:45 AM CST
Where: Avoyelles County, Marksville
Coordinates: 31.076, -92.001 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous severe thunderstorms swept across north, central and west Lousiana during the morning bringing widespread reports of wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph which downed trees and subsequently knocked down power lines in many areas. A wind gusts of 78 mph was recorded by an amatuer radio operator and storm spotter in Bossier Parish. A utility company in northwest Louisiana reported 6,300 homes without power for nearly 12 hours due to downed power lines. In rural areas across north Lousiana, roadways were blocked by fallen trees. Significant wind damage also was noted to mobile homes and buildings. Mobile homes were damaged by winds or fallen trees near, Blanchard, Benton, Sibly, Cotton Valley, Hodge, and Quitman. In Benton, a convenience store, and a car wash were also heavily damaged by thunderstorm winds. Thunderstorm wind gusts even tipped over an empty railroad boxcar near Mansfield. In and near the towns of Hall Summit, Quitman, and Weston, significant damage to homes was reported from thunderstorm wind gusts and fallen trees. Barns or farm buildings were damaged or destroyed near Haynesville, Jamestown, Liberty, Luna, Chickasaw.

Thunderstorm Wind, Avoyelles

When: November 5, 11:00 AM CST
Where: Avoyelles County, Cottonport
Coordinates: 31.076, -92.001 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Avoyelles

When: November 5, 11:15 AM CST
Where: Avoyelles County, Mansura
Coordinates: 31.076, -92.001 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: November 5, 2:00 PM CST
Where: Washington County, State Line
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $15,000
Coordinates: 30.853, -90.040 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm wind gusts overturned a mobile home in extreme north Washington Parish. A child was treated for minor injuries. Several trees were also downed in the area.

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.

The same day elsewhere

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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: 10327806, 10327463, 10327807, 10327808, 10328640, 10327816, 10327809, 10328641, 10328754, 10327509, 10327817, 10326379, 10327479, 10327480, 10324958, 10326952, 10327619, 10324959, 10327620, 10326953, 10326954, 10327970, 10328203, 10328151, 10328152, 10324960, 10327621, 10327971, 10326955, 10327198, 10328153, 10327682, 10327683, 10327684, 10327972, 10327973, 10328531, 10327150, 10327199, 10328532, and more.