Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Selma, AL area (ZIP 36703). These include 45 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Selma is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $242K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Selma has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
Selma has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 1996.
Selma 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
Selma has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Selma was 92 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 6, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 3, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36703 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Selma, AL, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $242K in property damage.
Yes, Selma (ZIP 36703) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2005.
Selma has 27 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36703 was 92 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23M in property damage in the Selma, AL area (ZIP 36703). 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 →