Madison, NH (ZIP 03849) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 20 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Madison has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
Madison has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1972.
Madison has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 2, 2016.
Madison has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 7, 1998), causing $5.5M in damages. Flood on Apr 16, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03849 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (3 events), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, NH, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 03849) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
Madison has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03849 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 7, 1998. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Madison, NH area (ZIP 03849). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →