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JANUARY 25, 2004 SOUTH LAFAYETTE TORNADO

 

Overview

An F2 tornado touched down in southern Lafayette Parish between the city of Lafayette and the nearby town of Maurice. The tornado first struck along Bourque Road, flipping a mobile home which trapped and injured 3 people (one moderately). The storm then crossed Highway 167, damaging several homes and businesses, before damaging another home on Teljean Road. The tornado then tore the roof off a home and damaged several others on Constitution Drive before dissipating.

 

Local Storm Reports
SPC Storm Reports for January 25 2004
January 25 2004 Google Earth KML data file

Event track image
 

Google Map Legend

Tornadoes

F0 ef0 F1 ef1 F2 ef2    

Hail

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T'storm Wind

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