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Severe storms sweep through Northeast Louisiana

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Severe thunderstorms swept through Northeast Louisiana on Sunday leaving widespread damage and 2 fatalities.

Below are some of the damage reports we received.

FRANKLIN PARISH: There was numerous structural damage and knocked down trees leaving one person injured after falling on their car in Winnsboro.

LASALLE PARISH: The severe structural damage in LaSalle parish could have been a result of several reported tornadoes. Officials are working to repair several ruptured gas lines in Midway.

CALDWELL PARISH: Columbia received half dollar sized hail. Numerous trees were down and a few buildings were damaged throughout the parish.

CATAHOULA PARISH:  West Harrisonburg had damage to several buildings and trees caused by a possible tornado that extended into the Enterprise area.

MOREHOUSE PARISH:  Trees and power poles were reported down in Bastrop.

OUACHITA PARISH:  Monroe had a widespread of trees down.

ACADIA PARISH:  There were several reports of quarter size hail throughout the parish.

MARTIN PARISH:  A mother and daughter were killed after a tornado struck there mobile home in Breaux Bridge.