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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
249 PM CDT Tue May 14 2024


...NWS Damage Survey for 5/13/2024 Event...

.Henderson Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  4.86 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   400 yards
Fatalities:             1
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             05/13/2024
Start Time:             06:22 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Cecilia / St. Martin Parish / LA
Start Lat/Lon:          30.3266 / -91.8536

End Date:               05/13/2024
End Time:               06:31 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Henderson / St. Martin Parish / LA
End Lat/Lon:            30.3125 / -91.774

Survey Summary:
A tornado touched down just west of Bayou Teche causing tree
damage. The tornado then tracked across southern portions of
Cecilia, crossed I-10, and into Henderson damaging numerous homes
and some businesses. Damage consisted of roof damage, rolled
manufactured homes and RVs, destroyed outbuildings, and at least
one partial wall collapse to a structure. The Motel 6 also had
the roof removed. Additional tree and powerline damage was noted
in these areas as the tornado reached peak intensity of
EF2 120 MPH. The tornado finally pushed east into Henderson
Lake/Atchafalaya Basin where it likely ended. There is some uncertainty
as to how far the tornado tracked into the basin, due to lack of
access. Additional data will be needed to make a final
determination.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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