Power Outage in Newellton, LA

Powerline downed off of Highway 80.

Trees and power lines were blown down just northeast of Saint Joseph.

A few power poles were blown down along LA Highway 128.

Power lines were blown down along Highway 4 near mile marker 33.

A light mix of wintry precipitation in the morning transitioned to freezing rain by the afternoon. Accumulations of at least 0.25 inches of ice were common across the parish and covered trees and power lines.

Trees and power lines were blown down across the parish.

Two trees were blown down in Saint Joseph. One fell across both lanes of Hancock Street, and the other fell onto power lines at the intersection of Plank Road and 4th Street.

The tornado touched down near Shackleford Road, crossing Highway 575, where some trees were uprooted and large limbs were snapped. It continued northeast across Cutoff Road and near the intersection of Turn Row and Highway 65. A large tree was uprooted and snapped and a couple of power poles were snapped near the base along Highway 65 near the intersection of Highway 888. The tornado then crossed the highway and lifted soon thereafter. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph.

Trees and power lines were blown down around the parish. A couple of homes were damaged in St. Joseph.

Trees and power lines were blown down around the parish. A couple of homes were damaged in St. Joseph.

A swath of damaging winds moved through Tensas Parish. An estimated dozen power poles and several trees were blown down around Lake St. Joseph.

A swath of damaging winds moved through Tensas Parish. An estimated dozen power poles and several trees were blown down around Lake St. Joseph.

Powerlines were blown down around St. Joseph due to gradient winds.

A tree was blown down on a power line.

Power lines, a power pole, and a tree were blown down in Newellton.

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Over a half inch of ice accumulated on trees and power lines in central and western Tensas Parish. All of the parish saw ice accumulations of at least one quarter inch.

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Lake Bruin and Louisiana Highway 606 areas.

Power lines were blown down in St. Joseph.

Trees and power lines were blown down in the area.

Four power poles were broken and lines were blown down along Highway 605.

Two trees were blown down on the north end of Highway 604. Numerous power lines were blown down across the parish.

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across the parish between the afternoon of the 29th and mid day on the 30th.

Trees and power lines were blown down due to a microburst on the west bank of Lake Saint Joseph south of Newellton.

Power lines and large limbs were blown down across northern Tensas Parish. Multiple trees were blown down blocking Louisiana Highway 4.

Trees and power lines were blown down in Newellton.

Power lines were blown down west southwest of St. Joseph. Over 2000 customers were without power.

Trees and power lines were blown down.

A few trees and power lines were blown down.

Trees and power lines were blown down in Newellton.

This tornado first touched down along Highway 573 just south of Cooter Point. It tracked northeast across Highway 892 and 126 and then crossed Highway 65 a few miles northwest of St. Joseph. The tornado then crossed Lake Bruin and traveled north of that lake before crossing the southern end of Lake St. Joseph. The tornado ended as it touched the eastern bank of the river in Claiborne County, Mississippi. Numerous homes...farms and outbuildings were significantly damaged by the tornado. Much of the damage to the homes was to the roofs with many being blown off. A water treatment plant received major damage and an antebellum home also received significant damage. A grain silo received a huge dent from the tornado and an 18 wheeler was flipped over. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted along the path and numerous power poles were snapped. One injury was noted northwest of St. Joseph. Maximum winds were around 125 mph.

This tornado first touched down along Highway 573 just south of Cooter Point. It tracked northeast across Highway 892 and 126 and then crossed Highway 65 a few miles northwest of St. Joseph. The tornado then crossed Lake Bruin and traveled north of that lake before crossing the southern end of Lake St. Joseph. The tornado ended as it touched the eastern bank of the river in Claiborne County, Mississippi. Numerous homes...farms and outbuildings were significantly damaged by the tornado. Much of the damage to the homes was to the roofs with many being blown off. A water treatment plant received major damage and an antebellum home also received significant damage. A grain silo received a huge dent from the tornado and an 18 wheeler was flipped over. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted along the path and numerous power poles were snapped. One injury was noted northwest of St. Joseph. Maximum winds were around 125 mph.

A storage building along highway 65 was damaged. The Utility company reported power lines were blown down on the northwest and southeast sides of Lake Bruin. A few trees and many large limbs were blown down as well around the area.

A storage building along highway 65 was damaged. The Utility company reported power lines were blown down on the northwest and southeast sides of Lake Bruin. A few trees and many large limbs were blown down as well around the area.

A swath of intense straight line winds, between 80 and 90 mph, occurred across the northern portion of town, across Highway 605, and to the Mississippi River. Several structures were damaged with minor to major roof damage. An open tractor shed had the roof torn off along with another shed. A string of 12 power lines were down with around 12 poles leaning over. One pole was snapped at the crossbow. Most of this area was open, but several trees were snapped and uprooted near the levee.

Tropical storm force winds occurred across Tensas Parish as the outer edges of Hurricane Gustav moved across southern and central Louisiana. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Tree damage was widespread across the parish as wind gusts peaked between 50 and 60 mph for several hours. Many roads were blocked by downed trees and the power outages were extensive. Sustained winds were around 40 mph.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the eastern and southeastern portion of Tensas Parish as an intense line of thunderstorms moved across the area and brought 65 to 75 mph wind gusts. In St. Joseph, the landmark Compton Oak at the Community House was severely damaged as half of the massive tree broke off during the storm.

Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down across the northern half of Tensas Parish as an intense line of thunderstorms moved across the area.

Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down across the northern half of Tensas Parish as an intense line of thunderstorms moved across the area.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the eastern and southeastern portion of Tensas Parish as an intense line of thunderstorms moved across the area and brought 65 to 75 mph wind gusts. In St. Joseph, the landmark Compton Oak at the Community House was severely damaged as half of the massive tree broke off during the storm.

A few power lines were blown down and a fence was blown over.

A few trees and power lines down along Shackleford Road.

Several trees and a few power poles were blown down around Newellton.

Several trees and a few power poles were blown down around Newellton.

A significant swath of wind damage occurred across the northern portion of Tensas Parish, generally from Newlight to Newellton. Numerous trees were blown down across this area along with several power poles. Damage occurred across portions of Highway 128, 525 and 888. Four mobile homes sustained significant roof damage along with a couple hunting camps.

A significant swath of wind damage occurred across the northern portion of Tensas Parish, generally from Newlight to Newellton. Numerous trees were blown down across this area along with several power poles. Damage occurred across portions of Highway 128, 525 and 888. Four mobile homes sustained significant roof damage along with a couple hunting camps.

Scattered trees and power lines were blown down across the parish.

Scattered trees and power lines were blown down across the parish.

Several power poles were blown down.

Numerous large trees uprooted or snapped. Thirty power poles blown down. Several sheds and outbuildings were heavily damaged. Several homes sustained minor to major damage along with a few car ports damaged. One home had its French style columns blown down. Another home had a portion of its roof pealed off.

A few power poles were blown down.

Numerous large limbs were blown down on powerlines.

A brief tornado touchdown occurred over open country. No damage to structures was reported, but a few trees and powerlines were knocked down.

Several trees and powerlines were blown down in eastern portions of the parish.

A few trees and power lines were blown down.

A tractor-trailer truck was blown off of the road and several power lines were blown down.