Natural Disasters in Selmer, TN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 90.3 |
| Cold Wave | 78.0 |
| Landslide | 74.0 |
| Heat Wave | 67.0 |
| Strong Wind | 63.2 |
| Tornado | 60.3 |
| Hurricane | 57.3 |
| Lightning | 47.5 |
| Drought | 41.2 |
| Ice Storm | 27.3 |
| Wildfire | 26.5 |
| Hail | 17.6 |
| Winter Weather | 17.0 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Feb 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| May 8, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| May 4, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 7, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 5, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 12, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Mar 7, 1997 | Tornado | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, HAIL, HIGH WINDS |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM,FLASH FLOODING |
| Mar 22, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
17
Total Claims Paid
$815,774
Avg Claim Payout
$47,987
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,656,372
Disasters with PA
12
Total Projects
261
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1909 | Severe Storm(s) | 104 | $1,573,501 |
| DR-4601 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $828,480 |
| DR-4427 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $608,197 |
| DR-4471 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $511,926 |
| DR-4701 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $481,424 |
| DR-1974 | Severe Storm(s) | 61 | $276,150 |
| DR-4189 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $134,945 |
| DR-4211 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $111,593 |
| DR-1275 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $45,214 |
| DR-4514 | Biological | 2 | $37,846 |
| DR-1408 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $26,851 |
| DR-1745 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $20,245 |
Selmer has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, cold wave, landslide. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 17 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,656,372 in public assistance recovery funding.