Louisiana, 2010

Funnel Cloud in Louisiana, November 13, 2010

November 13, 2010 · NWS LCH · 1 event in 1 county or zone

Scattered showers developed across south central Louisiana during the afternoon hours on November 13, with one shower producing a funnel cloud.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

The episode as NWS LCH wrote it up.

Scattered showers developed across south central Louisiana during the afternoon hours on November 13, with one shower producing a funnel cloud.

The radar

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 111 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:10 UTC.

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1 funnel cloud. Local standard time, as filed.

Funnel Cloud, Lafayette

When
November 13, 3:10 PM CST to 3:25 PM CST
Where
Lafayette County, 1.28 mi E of Milton to 1.5 mi S of Pitette
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
30.099, -92.059

KATC-TV and KLFY-TV along with local law enforcement reported a well-defined long lasting funnel cloud that began near the town of Milton and moved northeast across southeastern sections of Lafayette for approximately 15 minutes. The funnel cloud ended near the Bonin Road and La Neuville Road intersection. Although the funnel cloud came close to the ground, no touchdowns or damage were reported. Dozens of people witnessed and photographed the funnel cloud.

What these are

Funnel Cloud
A rotating column of cloud extending from a thunderstorm that did not reach the ground.

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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 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 268896.