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Hail history for Collins, MS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Collins on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 18, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and March.
Recent hail near Collins
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Collins in the last two years.
Hail days near Collins by year
When hail season peaks near Collins
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and March (4).
Largest hail storms near Collins
Mar 18, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Seminary (7 mi from Collins)
Apr 17, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Seminary (9 mi from Collins)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail covered the ground southwest of Seminary, and the largest hail stones were golf ball size.Jun 14, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Collins Jaycee Airport (0 mi from Collins)
Jan 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Collins Jaycee Airport (0 mi from Collins)
Feb 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Seminary (9 mi from Collins)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Collins
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2026 | EF1 | Ora 4 mi from Collins |
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF4 | Williamsburg 10 mi from Collins |
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF2 | Hot Coffee 5 mi from Collins |
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF2 | Williamsburg 9 mi from Collins |
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF2 | Seminary 9 mi from Collins |
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF1 | Gandsi 6 mi from Collins |
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF1 | Hebron 9 mi from Collins |
| Apr 13, 2022 | EF1 | Oak Bowery 9 mi from Collins |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF1 | Arbo 6 mi from Collins |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF0 | Hebron 9 mi from Collins |
| Dec 24, 2020 | EF1 | Smith 10 mi from Collins |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | Williamsburg 8 mi from Collins |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Collins
115 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Collins since 2006, on 86 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Seminary 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Terrell, Williamsburg, Seminary 3 wind reports |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Olive 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Williamsburg 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Collins 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Williamsburg 1 wind report |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 61 mph, estimated | Gandsi 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 71 mph, estimated | Collins Jaycee Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Olive 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Seminary, Smith 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Collins; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Collins.
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