Tornadoes in Vernon Parish
The Storm Prediction Center records 67 tornadoes whose paths touched Vernon Parish, Louisiana between 1953 and 2025. They killed 14 people and injured 111. The busiest month is November, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 December 1953. The most recent was on 4 March 2025.
- 67tornadoes
- 14deaths
- 111injuries
- 505per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Vernon Parish?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 18 | 27% |
| F1 / EF1 | 33 | 49% |
| F2 / EF2 | 13 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 1% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 1% |
Vernon Parish tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 10 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 16 |
| Dec | 12 |
Records for Vernon Parish
- Deadliest and Strongest: New Llano, Louisiana tornado3 December 1953, F4, 9 deaths, 50 injuries, 85.5 miles long
- Longest path: Louisiana tornado22 March 1953, F2, 2 deaths, 22 injuries, 234.7 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado4 March 2025, Unknown rating, 2.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Vernon Parish
- New Llano, Louisiana tornado3 December 1953, F4, 9 deaths, 50 injuries, 85.5 miles long
- DeRidder, Louisiana tornado16 December 2019, EF3, 1 death, 62.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.