Natural Disasters in Selma, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
85.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
86.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
47.9
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
26
Public Assistance
$8.3M
Individual Assistance
$2.7M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
15 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2024 | $47K | — |
| Hurricane Ian → | Hurricane | Oct 2022 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isaias → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $43K | $930K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Sep 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | $1.1M | $23K |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | $5.4M | $1.1M |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $85K | $13K |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2011 | $251K | $669K |
| Hurricane Ophelia → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $24K |
| Severe Ice Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Dec 2002 | $168K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Jan 2000 | $16K | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | $1.2M | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
311
Total Claims Paid
$11,379,521
Avg Claim Payout
$36,590
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
14
Federal Funding
$1,998,231
Properties Protected
33
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.05
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 7 | $1,694,020 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $74,999 |
| 201.3: Relocation of Public Structures - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
| 207.2: Mitigation Reconstruction | 1 | $81,934 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $7,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Selma has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 311 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,344,276 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,723,861 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 14 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.