Tornado Hits Bossier City

[Pat]

Had a fast moving storm system, 55-70 MPH, pass through Bossier yesterday which spawned an F1 tornado. A few light business structures were ripped up after which the twister slammed into Carriage Oaks subdivision tearing off parts of roofs, tossing outdoor metal sheds about and snapping trees.

One of our members, Jim Spralding's (Laughing Gasser) home took a hit. Don't think it was too serious. Power is out over there and police have the area sealed. Only minor injuries were reported. I'll give an update later on.

Pat

[jimlam56]

Had a fast moving storm system, 55-70 MPH, pass through Bossier yesterday which spawned an F1 tornado. A few light business structures were ripped up after which the twister slammed into Carriage Oaks subdivision tearing off parts of roofs, tossing outdoor metal sheds about and snapping trees.

One of our members, Jim Spralding's (Laughing Gasser) home took a hit. Don't think it was too serious. Power is out over there and police have the area sealed. Only minor injuries were reported. I'll give an update later on.

Pat
Glad to hear you are ok Pat; believe that same storm system is headed our way in NE FL.

[rayjay]

Glad to hear you are ok. I'll take the 5+ feet of snow we have on the ground.

[Rollin'Thunder]

Pat:
Glad to hear you, Patricia, and that beautiful MM were spared!
All we got around here was 55 mph gusts blowing half of West
Texas into the DFW area and dropping some power lines to the
ground in several locations. :eek:

[Pat]

Jim, the Laughing Gasser, wrote me that his homestead only suffered a few torn off shingles on the main house and a partly damaged fence in the backyard. His Marauder was in the shop at the time. All will be OK.

One street over several homes were severly damaged. The next day dawned clear and bright. The city services were very responsive and helpful. The Sheriff emptied the jail so the prisoners could help put tarps over the open roofs (its a volunteer, community thing).

The Red cross, police, fire dept were all on scene and in control within one hour.

I'm very proud of my little city.

Pat, The Bossierite

[LordVader]

Pat,

Glad to hear you and the rest of the area made out ok. It sounds like your first responders are on the ball.

[LILALLEYKATT]

Pat glad you are safe and sound...Cant have anything happen to my Convoy buddy...AL :coolman:

[cruzer]

WoW !! We were expecting the severe weather--but you folks got it. Glad to hear all are well---Jim, glad things are not too serious. Sorry I can't make the Lufkin get-together---showing the Barracuda at Ft Worth Rod and Custom Show that weekend---hope to see you all in April, Maury

[Vortex]

Yes, us old convoy buddies need to stay tight! Glad you both are fine and Im looking forward to seeing you soon.

[SID210SA]

Glad to hear you made it ok...see you in Lufkin....I will be in Houston on Friday night....then to Lufkin Saturday.

[CRZYBIKER]

Scary Stuff,
But like the rest, glad to hear the damage was somewhat minimal and all associated are safe.