Madison, NE (ZIP 68748) has experienced 154 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 102 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (102 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $13.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Madison has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was EF4 Tornado on May 30, 1954, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jul 16, 2001), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 16, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68748 has experienced 154 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (102 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (16 events), floods (12 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, NE, with 102 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 68748) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Madison has 22 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 $13.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68748 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 1954. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.3M in property damage in the Madison, NE area (ZIP 68748). 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 →