THE MAJOR TORNADO OUTBREAK ACROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND SOUTHERN LOUISIANA - STORM ASSESSMENT
 

Robert B. Darby  &  Raymond J. Sondag *

Weather Forecast Office
Lake Charles, Louisiana

DRY CREEK TORNADO

WSR-88D Radar Images - Base Reflectivity and Storm Relative Velocity Products:

0151 AM - KLCH - Base reflectivity product
0151 AM - KLCH - Storm relative velocity product

Tornado Damage:

The tornado touched down 4 miles south of Dry Creek, moving northeast at 40 mph. The most substantial damage occurred when a home had the roof completely ripped off. The debris was picked up and carried over 200 yards into a nearby field. The home also sustained water damage due to the heavy rain. The family took cover in an interior hallway just before the tornado hit. None of the family members sustained any injuries. Numerous trees were also ripped up and twisted along the tornado path near Highway 113.