Government records show 246 natural disaster events affecting the Madison, MS area (ZIP 39110) — a notably active disaster history. These include 104 floods, 76 hailstorms, and 34 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $124.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 222 injuries.
With 104 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 32 (31%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 76 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $89.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (87%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2024.
Madison has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 29, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was EF2 Tornado on Apr 4, 2008, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 29, 1976), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39110 has experienced 246 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (104 events), hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (34 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), earthquakes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, MS, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 39110) has 104 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Madison has 34 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $89.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39110 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 2008. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $124.4M in property damage in the Madison, MS area (ZIP 39110). 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 →