ZIP code 62060, covering Madison, IL, has 191 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 83 extreme heat events, 76 hailstorms, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $110M. These events have resulted in 42 recorded deaths and 3,161 injuries.
With 83 recorded incidents (43% of all events), extreme heat events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 74 (89%) 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). 41 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 40% of the disaster record here, with 76 events documented. 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 $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $56.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Madison has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $43.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Madison has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $259K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 1, 1983), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1981 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62060 has experienced 191 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (83 events), hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, IL, with 83 events documented.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 62060) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Madison has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $56.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62060 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 30, 2006. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $110M in property damage in the Madison, IL area (ZIP 62060). 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 →