List of storms named Selma explained

The name Selma has been used for four tropical cyclones worldwide, three in the Eastern Pacific and one in the Australian region.

In the Eastern Pacific:

• Tropical Storm Selma (1970) – strong late-season storm that formed near Baja California, moved erratically near the coast before dissipating
• Tropical Storm Selma (1987) – weak storm that posed no threat to land
• Tropical Storm Selma (2017) – minimal tropical storm that made landfall in El Salvador, causing minor damage

In the Australian Region:

• Cyclone Selma (1974) – Category 3 severe tropical cyclone that briefly threatened land but turned away