Federal records document 118 natural disaster events in the Selma, IN area (ZIP 47383). These include 54 hailstorms, 41 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Selma is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
There have been 41 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (29%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $55.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Selma has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Selma has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Selma was EF3 Tornado on Mar 14, 2024, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $25M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 18, 2000 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47383 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (41 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Selma, IN, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15M in property damage.
Yes, Selma (ZIP 47383) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
Selma has 15 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 $55.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47383 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 2024. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.4M in property damage in the Selma, IN area (ZIP 47383). 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 →