Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 24474 in Selma, VA. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $737K.
With 14 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2021.
Selma has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $732K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2016.
Selma has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 12, 2007.
Selma has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Selma was Flood on Sep 30, 2010, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 25, 2010), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24474 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (5 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Selma, VA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Selma (ZIP 24474) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $732K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24474 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 30, 2010. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $737K in property damage in the Selma, VA area (ZIP 24474). 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 →