Vernon Parish, Louisiana tornadoes

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59confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: March 4, 2025, EFU. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total591950 to 2025
Per year0.8average since 1950
Peak monthNovember12 of 59
StrongestF4Dec 3, 1953
Deaths14whole paths, see note
Injuries109whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Vernon Parish.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 6Feb: 2Mar: 9Apr: 4May: 0Jun: 4Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 3Oct: 5Nov: 12Dec: 12JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

November is the peak month, with 12 of 59 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 1: 13 AM: 2: 0: 26 AM: 2: 0: 19 AM: 2: 3: 712 PM: 2: 2: 53 PM: 7: 5: 36 PM: 5: 3: 49 PM: 1: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 11:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 3: 0: 2: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 31990: 1: 3: 3: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 12000: 1: 2: 0: 1: 5: 0: 1: 0: 2: 02010: 0: 0: 4: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 3: 12020: 2: 1: 1: 1: 4: 219501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
18
EF1
29
EF2
9
EF3
1
EF4
1
Unknown
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, December 3, 1953

9 deaths, 50 injuries Strongest

F4, December 3, 1953

85.5 mile path Longest path

234.7 miles, F2

March 22, 1953, whole path Widest

600 yards, F2

November 23, 2004
Every tornado

All 59 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 4, 2025EFU2.24 mi10 yd00
Mar 4, 2025EF11.06 mi100 yd00
Dec 28, 2024EF11.2 mi50 yd00
Dec 28, 2024EF03.29 mi50 yd00
Dec 28, 2024EF16.28 mi100 yd00
Dec 26, 2024EF13.97 mi100 yd00
Nov 20, 2023EF01.42 mi75 yd00
Mar 30, 2022EF12.08 mi85 yd00
Dec 6, 2021EF00.24 mi10 yd00
Apr 22, 2020EF236.42 mi600 yd00
Apr 19, 2020EF15.34 mi500 yd00
Dec 16, 2019EF362.61 mi550 yd10
Dec 27, 2018EF10.32 mi200 yd00
Feb 7, 2018EF14.96 mi350 yd00
Jan 22, 2018EF00.04 mi10 yd00
Oct 31, 2015EF12.07 mi140 yd00
Feb 21, 2013EF12.43 mi50 yd00
Dec 25, 2012EF02.19 mi200 yd00
Dec 25, 2012EF00.24 mi50 yd00
Jan 25, 2012EF01.58 mi40 yd00
Jan 25, 2012EF03.09 mi25 yd00
Sep 12, 2008EF00.71 mi10 yd00
Sep 12, 2008EF00.74 mi10 yd00
Oct 16, 2006F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 23, 2004F13 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Feb 14, 20266 WSW Union HillNot yet rated
Feb 14, 20266 ESE Fort JohnsonNot yet rated
Feb 14, 20264 S SlagleNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.