Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Madison, NY area (ZIP 13402). These include 22 blizzards, 17 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 22 recorded incidents (39% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (27%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2025.
Madison has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Madison has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Madison has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 28, 2013), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 8, 2014 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13402 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (22 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (13 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, NY, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7M in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 13402) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2025.
Madison has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13402 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Madison, NY area (ZIP 13402). 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 →