ZIP code 38375, covering Selmer, TN, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $73.8M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 143 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $31.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $67.8M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Selmer has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.8M 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 Apr 2, 2025.
Selmer has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
Selmer has experienced 7 blizzards 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 $30.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2006.
Selmer has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Selmer was EF3 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $20M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2025 also caused significant damage ($11M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38375 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Selmer, TN, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.8K in property damage.
Yes, Selmer (ZIP 38375) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
Selmer has 16 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 $67.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38375 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 22, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $73.8M in property damage in the Selmer, TN area (ZIP 38375). 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 →