Madison, WI (ZIP 53706) has experienced 144 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 86 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $155.5M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 261 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (86 total). Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $44.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (50%) 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 $98.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $410K in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2024.
Madison has experienced 10 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 $8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Madison has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2008, which caused $78.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 17, 1996), causing $13M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53706 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, WI, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $44.7M in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 53706) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $98.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Madison has 10 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53706 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2008. This event caused $78.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $155.5M in property damage in the Madison, WI area (ZIP 53706). 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 →