Madison, AR (ZIP 72359) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 125 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
Madison has experienced 6 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 $109K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Madison has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
Madison has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. 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 $25.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 18, 1996.
Madison has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 27, 2011.
Madison has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madison was EF3 Tornado on Jun 6, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 2, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72359 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, AR, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.2K in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 72359) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
Madison has 3 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 18, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72359 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 6, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.5M in property damage in the Madison, AR area (ZIP 72359). 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 →