ZIP code 39428, covering Collins, MS, has 178 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 tornadoes, 51 floods, and 48 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $111.2M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 266 injuries.
With 57 recorded incidents (32% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (16%) 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 $101.2M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Floods account for 29% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Of these, 14 (27%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
There have been 48 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
Collins has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Collins has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Collins was EF4 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020, which caused $29.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020 also caused significant damage ($14.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39428 has experienced 178 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (57 events), floods (51 events), hailstorms (48 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Collins, MS, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101.2M in property damage.
Yes, Collins (ZIP 39428) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Collins has 57 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 $101.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39428 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 12, 2020. This event caused $29.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $111.2M in property damage in the Collins, MS area (ZIP 39428). 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 →