Selma, NC (ZIP 27576) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $147.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
Selma has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $146M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Selma has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $977.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Selma has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $570K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Selma has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 1999.
Selma has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Selma was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $145.8M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 2008), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27576 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Selma, NC, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245K in property damage.
Yes, Selma (ZIP 27576) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $146M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Selma has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $977.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27576 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $145.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $147.8M in property damage in the Selma, NC area (ZIP 27576). 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 →