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Erwinville, LA Tornado - June 24, 2020

 
Rating:
EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:
85 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:
None
Damage Path Length:
0.4 miles
Maximum Path Width:
75 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:
3 miles NE of Erwinville, LA at 214 PM CDT
Approximate End Point/Time:
3 miles NE of Erwinville, LA at 225 PM CDT

 

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage near Erwinville, 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 85 mph.

The tornado touched down just west of Bueche Rd, tearing some siding of of a house.  In addition, the roof of a garage building was damaged from trees.  It also uprooted trees and snapped tree limbs as it progressed in an eastward direction.  It lifted on Bueche Rd. just short o Clause Bayou.  It is possible that the tornado started and ended before and after the stated locations, but these areas were inaccessible or were surrounded by fields. 

 

Erwinville, LA tornado track of June 24, 2020
Surveyed damage track near Erwinville, LA

 

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Damage
Carport damaged

Tornado
Damaged Outbuilding

Damage
Home Damaged

Damage
Damaged carport

Damage
Damaged outbuilding

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