Chackbay, LA Tornado and Straight Line Wind Event- April 27, 2015
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Rating:
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EF-1
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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90 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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0.50 miles
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Maximum Path Width:
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75 yards
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Approximate Start Point/Time:
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2.5 miles SSW of Chackbay, LA at 9:43 AM CDT
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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2.5 miles SSW of Chackbay, LA at 9:44 AM CDT
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A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Chackbay, LA. It has been determined the damage was the result of tornado that formed along the leading edge of a squall line. The tornado has been rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds between 80 and 90 mph. A broad swath of straight line winds were also noted in the Chackbay area mainly following along Choctaw Road. Damage estimates were consistent with winds between 70 and 80 mph along Choctaw Road. Tree damage was noted across a field west of Louisiana Highway 20 that had tornadic signatures. Due to a lack of road access beyond this point, this was noted as the starting point of the tornado although the tornado could have been on the ground before this point. Several large trees were uprooted along the tree line and the damage was estimated to be in the EF-1 range at this point. The tornado then moved east-southeast across the field and crossed Louisiana Highway 20 at the intersection with Appletree Drive. EF-1 tornado damage was noted here and the tornado was approximately 75 yards wide at this point. A small professional building had large portions of siding ripped off and shingles missing from the roof. Trees were uprooted in varying directions in front of a home, and several power poles were snapped at the base in this location. The tornado then moved east-southeast down Appletree Drive and removed a large portion of the shingles from several homes. Several trees were also uprooted and snapped in this area. High end EF-0 and low end EF-1 damage was noted along the length of Appletree Drive. At the end of Appletree Drive, a detached garage collapsed. The tornado then continued into the woods where a path was noted for several more yards with trees uprooted and snapped. The had a 75 yard path width and maintained EF-1 strength as it moved into the woods. However, it is unknown if the tornado continued further into the woods due to a lack of road access. |
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