MAY 15 2008 TORNADO OUTBREAK |
Overview |
One of the most widespread severe weather events across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas in many years affected the area between 1 AM CDT and 9 AM CDT on Thursday, May 15, 2008. Tornadoes and wind damage were reported in numerous locations, with the most significant damage across South-Central Louisiana around the Lafayette Metropolitan area. A total of 10 tornadoes were confirmed across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, making this the biggest tornado outbreak across the region since October 16, 2006. |
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Tornadoes |
EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | ||
Hail |
<1" | 1"+ | 2"+ | 3"+ | 4"+ |
T'storm Wind |