Federal records document 154 natural disaster events in the Collierville, TN area (ZIP 38017). These include 69 hailstorms, 26 extreme heat events, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $110.3M. These events have resulted in 95 recorded deaths and 272 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $151K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (42%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 65 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (64%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $51.4M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2006.
Collierville has experienced 10 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 13, 2014.
Collierville has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 16 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Collierville was EF3 Tornado on Nov 27, 1994, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 29, 2014), causing $50M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 13, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38017 has experienced 154 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), extreme heat events (26 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Collierville, TN, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $151K in property damage.
Yes, Collierville (ZIP 38017) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2019.
Collierville has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $51.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38017 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 27, 1994. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $110.3M in property damage in the Collierville, TN area (ZIP 38017). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →