Selma, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Selma is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dallas County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Selma
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Selma's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Selma itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Dallas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Selma along with the rest of the county, not a Selma-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 42.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 81.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 82 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 83.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 43.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 71.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 40.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 77.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 45.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 59.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 87.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 68.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 9.1 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dallas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Selma, AL at risk of?
Selma is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Dallas County, where Selma is located, are lightning, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Selma's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Dallas County, where Selma is located, scoring 87.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Selma a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Selma carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Dallas County.
Has Selma had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 11 hail, 11 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Selma since 2016.