Selma, TX
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Selma is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bexar County, TX. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and inland flooding.
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 Bexar 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 | 92.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 99.7 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 61.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 99.4 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.9 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 69.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 99.9 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 79.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 85.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 87.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 88.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bexar County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Selma, TX at risk of?
Selma is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Bexar County, where Selma is located, are tornado, hail, and inland flooding.
What is Selma's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Bexar County, where Selma is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Selma a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Selma carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Bexar County.
Has Selma had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 373 hail, 214 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Selma since 2016.