Federal records document 137 natural disaster events in the Madison, WI area (ZIP 53719). These include 81 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $151.6M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 260 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Madison is hailstorms, with 81 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. 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 $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (55%) 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 $100.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 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 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $19.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
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 EF3 Tornado (Jun 16, 2014), causing $14M in damages. Flood on Jun 17, 1996 also caused significant damage ($13M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53719 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, WI, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28M in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 53719) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Madison has 7 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 $19.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53719 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 $151.6M in property damage in the Madison, WI area (ZIP 53719). 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 →