Madison, MN (ZIP 56256) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (73 total). Of these, 2 (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 $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Madison has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Madison has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
Madison has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was Flood on Mar 14, 2007, which caused $425K in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 17, 2016), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56256 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), wildfires (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, MN, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $310K in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 56256) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Madison has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56256 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2007. This event caused $425K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Madison, MN area (ZIP 56256). 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 →