Madison, IN (ZIP 47250) has experienced 131 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 24 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 48 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (51 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (22%) 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (21%) 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 $29M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $620K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Madison has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 9, 2022.
Madison has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2022), causing $18M in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47250 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (11 events), wildfires (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, IN, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $38K in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 47250) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Madison has 24 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 $29M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47250 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.4M in property damage in the Madison, IN area (ZIP 47250). 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 →