Madison, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Madison is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Jefferson County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, strong wind, and tornado.
Storm events near Madison
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Madison's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Madison itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Jefferson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Madison along with the rest of the county, not a Madison-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 9.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 55.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 61.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 32.9 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 82.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 33.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 29.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 20.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 20.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 60.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 85.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 45.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 27.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jefferson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Madison, IN at risk of?
Madison is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Jefferson County, where Madison is located, are landslide, strong wind, and tornado.
What is Madison's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Jefferson County, where Madison is located, scoring 85.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Madison a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Madison carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Jefferson County.
Has Madison had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 78 hail, 127 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Madison since 2016.