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Madisonville, LA Tornado - February 23, 2016

 
Rating:
EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:
65 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:
None
Damage Path Length:
0.5 miles
Maximum Path Width:
25 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:
Madisonville, LA at 441 PM
Approximate End Point/Time:
Madisonville, LA at 442 PM

 

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Madisonville, LA. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 65 mph.

A tornadic waterspout moved onshore from Lake Pontchartrain at the end of Louisiana Highway 1077 producing a short path of damage. An open air boat launch covering experienced column and roof failure, and a nearby bar had some minor fascia damage. No damage to power poles or trees was seen in the area. Also, no damage was seen across the Tchefuncte River. The damage was consistent with a 65 mph EF-0 tornado. The tornado damage path was 1/2 a mile long and was 25 yards wide at its widest point. 

Madisonville, LA tornado track of Feb 23, 2016
Surveyed damage track in Madisonville, LA  Download in KML  Disclaimer

KLIX radar data for Madisonville, LA tornado of 2/23/2016
KLIX WSR-88D radar data for Madisonville, LA tornado at 1640 CST 2/23/2016

 

 

Damage
Boat launch covering damaged

Damage
Boat launch covering damaged

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