ZIP code 37115, covering Madison, TN, has 168 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 34 floods, and 25 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $558M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 320 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (68 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (41%) 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 $33.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $519.5M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $674K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Madison has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was EF3 Tornado on Mar 3, 2020, which caused $409M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 7, 2006), causing $69M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 27, 2021 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37115 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), floods (34 events), severe wind events (25 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (15 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, TN, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 37115) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Madison has 21 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 $519.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37115 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 2020. This event caused $409M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $558M in property damage in the Madison, TN area (ZIP 37115). 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 →