Madison, WI (ZIP 53718) has experienced 167 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 108 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.5M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 257 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (108 total). Of these, 4 (4%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $27.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Madison has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2008.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $6M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Apr 13, 2006 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53718 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (6 events), and extreme heat events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, WI, with 108 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.9M in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 53718) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2025.
Madison has 11 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53718 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 1996. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.5M in property damage in the Madison, WI area (ZIP 53718). 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 →