ZIP code 45368, covering Selma, OH, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Selma is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Selma has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $573K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Selma has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $526K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1996.
Selma has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Selma has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Selma was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 28, 2024), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 28, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45368 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Selma, OH, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Selma (ZIP 45368) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $573K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Selma has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45368 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Selma, OH area (ZIP 45368). 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 →