Selma, AL Tornado History — 90 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Selma, AL had?
Selma has had 90 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Selma?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Selma was an EF1 on April 6, 2025.
When is tornado season in Selma?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Selma, with 29 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 90 tornadoes on record near Selma.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Selma
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 45 total, averaging 2.3 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Selma
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Selma and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 6, 2025 and the most recent on April 6, 2025. It is already counted in the Selma totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
An EF-1 tornado was confirmed by NWS meteorologists... affecting the area near Sixmile creek east of Sardis. (BMX)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Selma
15 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Selma since 1950, across 5 events. 118 injuries have been reported across all events. 2023 was the deadliest year on record near Selma.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on January 12, 2023, which caused 7 fatalities along a 82.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Selma
What the record shows near Selma
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Selma, with 24 of the 90 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Selma record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Selma, 59 reached EF0 or EF1 and 31 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Selma is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Selma has averaged 2.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 45 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 11, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.