Vernon Parish, Louisiana Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

HazardDB

Hazard Score

405 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

100

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Hurricanes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

124

Historical_Wildfires

232

Vernon Parish, Louisiana

4 Cities with a Population of 56,092, and 19,165 Households

Vernon Parish in Louisiana has a relatively low overall risk rating, with specific risk factors such as heavy rainfall events (DRGT) and hailstorms (HAIL) posing moderate risks. The area is prone to lightning strikes (LTNG) and high winds (HWAV), with a relatively moderate risk rating for both. Additionally, the region experiences occasional flooding events (RFLD) and thunderstorms (TRND) with a relatively low risk rating.

Vernon Parish's geographic features include a mix of low-lying areas prone to flooding and higher elevation sites that may be more susceptible to lightning strikes and high winds. The area's proximity to water bodies like rivers and lakes can exacerbate flood risks during heavy rainfall events. The region's relatively flat terrain may contribute to the prevalence of lightning strikes, while the presence of nearby fault lines and mountain peaks can influence the risk of hailstorms and high winds.

Climate factors such as increased rainfall and thunderstorm frequency in the region can contribute to heightened risks of flooding and lightning strikes. Vernon Parish's location inland reduces the impact of hurricanes, but the area remains vulnerable to severe thunderstorms and hail events. Historical data on past natural disasters in nearby areas can provide valuable insights into potential risks for Vernon Parish, highlighting the importance of preparedness and mitigation strategies for the community.

Wildfire Risk: Low

Tornado Risk: Low

Hurricane Risk: Moderate

Hail Risk: Low

Flood Risk: High

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

20

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

22

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

33

Hazard Shelters

24

Fire Stations

5

Hospitals

6

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Vernon Parish, located in Louisiana, has a population of 56,092 with a population density of 41.9 people per square mile. The population is predominantly White, with 39,614 individuals identifying as such, followed by 7,443 Black residents. The median age in Vernon Parish is 29.7, with slightly more males (26,784) than females (25,550) residing in the county. The average household size is 2.61, with 13,714 families living in the area.

In terms of housing, there are 19,165 households in Vernon Parish, with 10,695 being owner-occupied and 8,470 being renter-occupied. The county has a vacancy rate of 10.6% with 2,268 vacant housing units. In terms of agriculture, there are 471 farms in the county with an average size of 104 acres and a total of 8,939 crop acres in 2012. In 2017, the number of farms decreased to 432, with an average size of 95 acres and a total of 8,133 crop acres. The average sales value of agricultural products also increased significantly from $6,794 in 2012 to $59,114 in 2017.

Vernon Parish compares favorably to other counties in Louisiana in terms of population density and household size. The county has a lower population density compared to more urban areas in the state, which may indicate a more rural or suburban lifestyle. Additionally, the average household size in Vernon Parish is slightly higher than the state average, suggesting a focus on family-oriented living. In terms of agriculture, Vernon Parish has a significant number of farms and crop acres, indicating a strong presence of agricultural activities in the area. The increase in average sales value of agricultural products from 2012 to 2017 also demonstrates growth and potential in the agricultural sector in Vernon Parish.

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

19 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1409 mm Very High

Average Humidity

80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

8/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Camp Baker

2023-07-02

Turkey

2023-06-06

Blue Stem

2023-06-05

Rx C-250-252

2023-05-25

Rx C-112-113

2023-03-28

Lower Loftin

2023-03-23

Cypress Knee

2023-03-22

C-261/262

2023-03-14

Drakes Creek

2023-03-06

C-238/239

2023-02-13

C-129

2023-02-07

C-127

2023-02-07

C-128

2023-01-27

C-122/123

2023-01-27

C-131

2023-01-27

C-109

2023-01-17

Tower

2023-01-17

C-127 / 128/ Cancelled

2023-01-16

C-124

2023-01-16

C-108 104

2023-01-13

C-236

2023-01-06

C-237/264

2022-12-02

C-104

2022-12-01

Tower

2022-11-15

Gum

2022-10-22

Range Two

2022-10-13

Cravens

2022-07-26

Bailey

2022-07-04

Jump

2022-06-28

Timber

2022-04-28

Cobb

2022-04-19

C-256

2022-04-18

Tractor

2022-03-27

Rustville

2022-03-25

Forty Two

2022-03-21

Gravel

2022-03-21

Iua Range

2022-03-20

Church

2022-03-11

Big Creek

2022-03-05

C 125/126/130

2022-02-15

C 103/106

2022-02-12

C-115/116

2022-01-30

C-256

2022-01-30

Mailbox

2022-01-24

C-247 248 249

2022-01-22

Iua Thirty-Three

2022-01-19

Iua Twenty-Eight

2022-01-16

Iua Twenty-Nine

2022-01-15

Iua Thirty

2022-01-14

Iua Thirty-One

2022-01-10

Longleaf

2022-01-10

C-129 133

2022-01-08

Day

2022-01-01

Pelt

2022-01-01

Night

2021-12-28

Fish

2021-11-19

Iua Twentyseven

2021-11-18

C262/263/265

2021-11-17

Mustang

2021-11-13

Iua Twentysix

2021-11-01

Iua Twentyfour

2021-09-27

Iua Twentyfive

2021-09-27

Iua Twentythree

2021-09-09

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ida

2021-08-29

Iua Twentytwo

2021-07-29

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2021-05-16

Iua Twentyone

2021-04-01

Iua Twenty

2021-04-01

Iua Nineteen

2021-03-13

Iua Fourteen

2021-03-12

Iua Thirteen

2021-03-12

Iua Eighteen

2021-03-12

Iua Seventeen

2021-03-12

Iua Sixteen

2021-03-11

Iua Fifteen

2021-03-11

January

2021-03-09

Iua Eleven

2021-03-09

Iua Ten

2021-03-08

Iua Nine

2021-03-05

Iua Eight

2021-03-04

Iua Five

2021-02-23

Iua Four

2021-02-23

Iua Three

2021-02-23

Iua Six

2021-02-22

Iua Seven

2021-02-21

Iua Two

2021-02-09

Blue Hole

2021-02-01

Zion Hills One.1

2021-01-14

Zion Hill Killer

2021-01-13

Iua Zion Hills 3 R14

2020-12-10

Iua Fullerton Six Rc

2020-11-25

Iua Six Mile

2020-11-23

Iua 6 Miles

2020-11-23

Iua Mprc 935

2020-11-22

Iua Mprc 936

2020-11-22

Iua Mprc

2020-11-21

Iua Big Creek 2

2020-11-21

Iua Big Creek 3.1

2020-11-20

Iua Fullerton9 Mvillage

2020-11-16

Iua Big Creek 3

2020-11-16

Iua Zion Hills3 R12

2020-11-07

Iua Fullerton 8 R 41

2020-11-06

Iua F8 Range 41

2020-11-06

Iua Fullerton8 Range 41

2020-11-05

Iua Zion Hill 3

2020-11-04

Iua Fullerton 8

2020-11-03

Iua Range 41

2020-11-02

Iua Zion Hills 3 R13

2020-10-20

Iua Oct 18

2020-10-18

Iua Fullerton 7

2020-10-18

Six Mile

2020-10-17

Iua Zion Hills One

2020-10-13

Iua Zion Hills 1.

2020-10-06

Iua Zion Hills 3

2020-10-06

Fort Polk

2020-09-21

Iua Zion Hills

2020-09-11

Hurricane Laura

2020-08-29

A-Pelt

2020-08-24

Hailstorm

2020-08-15

Iua Zion Hills Range 2

2020-08-07

Iua Zion Hills Range 3

2020-08-07

Camel

2020-07-22

Wolf

2020-07-04

Hailstorm

2020-05-26

Hailstorm

2020-05-20

256g

2020-05-11

Hailstorm

2020-05-08

Tornado

2020-04-19

Propane

2020-03-27

Beach

2020-03-19

Sand

2020-03-19

Bermuda

2020-03-17

Range 12

2020-03-16

Craven

2020-03-16

Sewage

2020-03-08

Ammo

2020-03-08

C 261/262

2020-03-01

C-109/256

2020-02-29

Drake Creek

2020-02-29

Bunker

2020-02-26

C240/242

2020-02-26

Range 2.2

2020-02-08

Range 8 A

2020-02-07

Range 2.1

2020-02-07

Hailstorm

2020-02-05

Hailstorm

2020-02-05

Hailstorm

2020-02-05

C110

2020-01-21

C109/106

2020-01-20

C109/256

2020-01-10

C Zion #3

2020-01-08

C103/106

2020-01-07

C238

2020-01-06

Highlighter

2019-12-15

C-234/235/238

2019-12-13

C-108/112

2019-12-06

C126/130

2019-12-05

Smoke Grenade

2019-12-03

Compartment 129 Prep Site

2019-12-03

Enduro 1

2019-12-01

Marwandi

2019-11-28

Enduro

2019-11-19

Scenic

2019-11-08

Fullerton Loop

2019-11-07

Shadow

2019-09-27

Little Bushy

2019-09-18

Range 3

2019-09-11

Pipeline

2019-09-07

Range 2

2019-09-06

Hurricane Barry

2019-07-16

Flooding

Torrential Rain And Tropical Storm

2019-07-09

Bullfrog

2019-05-24

Hailstorm

2019-05-19

Red Arrow

2019-05-08

C-129/133

2019-05-01

Fullerton

2019-04-30

C-237

2019-04-24

Hailstorm

2019-04-13

Hailstorm

2019-04-06

Hailstorm

2019-04-04

Redmark

2019-03-30

C-103/106

2019-03-15

C-104

2019-03-15

Quail Rx C-129/131/133

2019-03-12

Zion Hill Range 9 C-252 253 254 & 257

2019-03-05

Lookout Road

2019-02-15

Machine Gun Range

2019-02-11

C-265

2019-02-07

Spit

2019-02-07

Rusty Tank

2019-02-07

Slim

2019-02-04

Range 8

2019-01-31

Birdnest

2019-01-30

Tornado

2018-12-27

Fox

2018-11-29

Key Key

2018-08-01

Range 41 Timber

2018-07-21

Range 41.1 Fire

2018-07-21

Range 41 Grass

2018-07-21

Range 41 Baby

2018-07-21

Range 41 Grass 1

2018-07-21

7 Alpha

2018-07-19

440

2018-07-02

440

2018-07-01

112

2018-05-23

C-256

2018-04-18

Range 41 Fire

2018-04-16

Rockstar Fire

2018-04-16

C-261/262

2018-04-05

C-238

2018-04-05

Hailstorm

2018-04-03

Round About

2018-03-20

Yoke Creek

2018-03-10

C-111

2018-03-10

418 Road

2018-03-08

Paint

2018-03-07

C-120

2018-03-02

Tornado

2018-02-07

C-131

2018-02-01

Range 9

2018-01-23

Enduro

2018-01-22

Tornado

2018-01-22

C249-250

2017-12-11

Smore

2017-11-28

Six Mile Creek

2017-11-28

Cluster

2017-11-25

Slop Fire

2017-10-17

Hurricane Harvey

2017-09-02

Flooding

Tropical Storm Harvey

2017-08-25

Chrysler 300 Fire

2017-07-08

Whiskey Chitta

2017-05-02

Hailstorm

2017-04-29

Range 2

2017-04-27

Mystery Fire

2017-04-21

245

2017-03-02

Deadman Curve

2017-01-12

Owl

2016-12-02

Tower

2016-11-18

Toad

2016-11-17

Wolf

2016-11-13

Frog

2016-11-12

Little Cypress

2016-11-11

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2016-05-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

404

2015-10-15

Dr Jenkins

2015-08-27

Hailstorm

2015-08-24

Range 2

2015-06-09

Flooding

2007-12-20

Hailstorm

2007-12-20

Hailstorm

2007-11-21

Hurricane Humberto

2007-09-14

Flooding

Tornado

1991-11-19

Tornado

1991-07-04

Flooding

Torrential Rain

1991-06-11

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

1989-05-15

Tornado

1989-03-29

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-03-29

Tornado

1988-12-22

Flooding

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