Madison, SD (ZIP 57042) has experienced 137 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 89 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (89 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2000.
Madison has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2023.
Madison has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was Blizzard on Apr 11, 2019, which caused $2.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 9, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on May 5, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57042 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (10 events), and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, SD, with 89 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 57042) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Madison has 12 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57042 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 11, 2019. This event caused $2.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Madison, SD area (ZIP 57042). 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 →