Madison, NJ (ZIP 07940) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Madison has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2014.
Madison has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
Madison has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 10, 1979.
Madison has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 1999.
Madison has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was Flood on May 1, 2014, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 30, 2014), causing $1.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07940 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, NJ, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 07940) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2014.
Madison has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 31, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07940 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2014. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Madison, NJ area (ZIP 07940). 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 →