Damage Survey PNS (Max: EF0) from KLCH

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Max EF Rating Below: (EF0)

Count by Rating:

EF-0 ⇒ 1

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NOUS44 KLCH 262056
PNSLCH
LAZ027>033-044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254-
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
356 PM CDT Sun Oct 26 2025


...NWS Damage Survey for 10/26/25 Tornado Event...

.Sulphur Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.08 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/26/2025
Start Time:             11:45 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 E Sulphur / Calcasieu Parish / LA
Start Lat/Lon:          30.21704 / -93.34281

End Date:               10/26/2025
End Time:               11:48 PM CDT
End Location:           4 SW Westlake / Calcasieu Parish / LA
End Lat/Lon:            30.22185 / -93.30852

Survey Summary: 

The National Weather Service storm survey confirmed that 
an EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of 
Palermo Drive and Evangeline Street in Sulphur. The tornado 
then tracked across McMurry Park and into the Maplewood 
Neighborhood.

Several homes in the area sustained minor damage, including 
damage to roofs, awnings, and fences. There was also tree 
damage, and a few power lines were pulled from their poles. 

The tornado continued over Lowe's before crossing I-10 and 
dissipating near the intersection of Pete Manena Road and 
Bayou D'Inde Road. Tree damage was also observed along I-10 
where the tornado crossed the interstate. 

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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