Louisiana, 2023

Damaging Winds in Louisiana, July 22, 2023

July 22, 2023 · NWS LCH · 8 events in 7 counties and zones

A weak cold front drifted into the region while a trough dug south to the gulf. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms developed with some becoming severe.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$7,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
8

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS LCH wrote it up.

A weak cold front drifted into the region while a trough dug south to the gulf. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms developed with some becoming severe.

The radar

The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 88 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:22 UTC.

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Event by event

8 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Avoyelles

When
July 22, 2:22 PM CST
Where
Avoyelles County, 1.37 mi ENE of Marksville Muni Arpt
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.110, -92.050

A severe storm downed several large limbs at the Tamahka Trails Golf Course. Dime sized hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allen

When
July 22, 3:45 PM CST
Where
Allen County, 7.52 mi SSE of Oberlin
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.520, -92.720

Multiple trees were downed across Allen Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Landry

When
July 22, 3:56 PM CST
Where
St. Landry County, 0.69 mi N of Eunice
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
30.490, -92.420

Power lines were downed in Eunice.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Landry

When
July 22, 4:10 PM CST
Where
St. Landry County, 0.69 mi N of Krotz Spgs
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
30.540, -91.750

Large limbs were downed by strong winds from a thunderstorm in Krotz Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beauregard

When
July 22, 4:30 PM CST
Where
Beauregard County, 2.48 mi WNW of Gordon
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
30.490, -93.360

Scattered power outages occurred across southern sections of Beauregard Parish from downed power lines during a severe storm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When
July 22, 4:35 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 12.67 mi NW of Woodlawn
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.390, -93.120

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Iberia

When
July 22, 5:25 PM CST
Where
Iberia County, 1.93 mi WNW of Patoutville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
29.910, -91.760

A severe storm downed multipole power lines in eastern sections of Iberia Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind, Calcasieu

When
July 22, 5:30 PM CST
Where
Calcasieu County, 1.51 mi SSW of Buhler
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
30.310, -93.380

Several power lines were downed across northern sections of Calcasieu Parish.

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.

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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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1120049, 1120051, 1120050, 1120054, 1120053, 1120055, 1120056, 1120057.