Heavy storms that swept through South Louisiana today apparently left one man dead in Grosse Tete and spawned at least one tornado that wrecked businesses and houses in Breaux Bridge.

In Grosse Tete, a pecan tree fell onto a camper, killing a 77-year-old man, who was alone inside the trailer.

There were reports of minor flooding throughout the area as already soaked earth could absorb no more rain.

Jim Vasilj, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Slidell, said there were numerous reports of trees down in

Louisiana. Possible tornados were reported near Folsom and Pontchatoula.

City workers in Hammond filled sand bags for the public as heavy rain pounded the area.

The Hammond Research Station recorded 6.65 inches of rain in the past 24 hours.

From The Associated Press