Vernon, Winston County, Mississippi

Vernon is an unincorporated community in Winston County, Mississippi, United States.[1] On April 27, 2011, a tornado hit 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Vernon as part of the 2011 Super Outbreak, damaging between 10 and 20 homes, knocking down numerous trees that blocked roads, and injuring seven people.[2]

Vernon
Vernon
Vernon's position in Mississippi.
Coordinates: 32°59′08″N 88°55′53″W
Country United States
State Mississippi
CountyWinston
Elevation
156 m (512 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID679207
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vernon, Winston County, Mississippi

References

  1. "Feature Detail Report for: Vernon, Mississippi." USGS. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vernon, Winston County, Mississippi Retrieved April 28, 2011.
  2. NOAA Report


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