Selma, CA (ZIP 93662) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 4 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (4 total). Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2017.
Selma has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 29, 2007.
Selma has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Selma has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 1986.
Selma has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 23, 1964.
The most significant disaster event on record for Selma was 1" Hail on Jun 6, 1998, which caused $17.1M in property damage. Another major event was Excessive Heat (Aug 14, 2020), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93662 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Selma, CA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $555K in property damage.
Yes, Selma (ZIP 93662) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $555K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2017.
Selma has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93662 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 6, 1998. This event caused $17.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.7M in property damage in the Selma, CA area (ZIP 93662). 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 →