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Reports of storm damage in Acadiana

Storm Damage
Posted at 2:53 PM, Sep 08, 2023
and last updated 2023-09-08 16:58:20-04

There are reports of damage caused by the Friday afternoon thunderstorms in Acadiana.

In Acadia Parish, some homes had damages and a restaurant sign on a large pole fell on a car, according to Crowely Police Chief Troy Hebert.

According to Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff Ivy Woods, there is storm damage throughout the parish. There was an 18-wheeler on I-10 westbound that was knocked over from high winds. He said there were several power lines knocked down along with a lot of downed trees in the area.

Jeff Davis storm video courtesy of Brock Young

KATC has a crew en route and will have more information on the extent of damage.

Crowley storm damage courtesy of Jade Hebert

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