Hazard Score
175 Catastrophes Recorded
Madison County, Indiana
3 Cities with a Population of 130,649, and 51,927 Households
Madison, Indiana, with a relatively low overall risk score of 72.13, faces climate risks such as hailstorms and strong winds, with a high hail risk rating of 96.25 and a relatively high wind risk rating of 88.99. The area experiences frequent lightning events, with a lightning risk rating of 68.37, indicating a moderate risk level. Additionally, flooding poses a moderate risk, with a flood risk rating of 75.21 due to the presence of water bodies in the region.
Madison's geographical features include its proximity to the Ohio River, which can contribute to flooding risks. The area also has fault lines and low-lying areas that are susceptible to flooding during heavy rainfall events. While there are no volcanic or tsunami risks in the region, the presence of fault lines and mountainous terrain may increase the likelihood of landslides or rockfall events during extreme weather conditions.
Overall, Madison, Indiana, faces a range of natural disaster risks primarily related to severe weather events such as hailstorms, strong winds, lightning, and flooding. The area's geological features, including fault lines and low-lying areas near water bodies, contribute to these risks. It is important for residents and local authorities to be prepared for these hazards and have mitigation measures in place to reduce the impact of potential disasters.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
66
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
1
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
57
Hazard Shelters
20
Fire Stations
4
Hospitals
14
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Madison County, located in Indiana, has a population of 130,649 with a population density of 288.5 people per square mile. The county's population is predominantly White, with 88.4% of the population identifying as White, 8.4% as Black, and 0.2% as American Indian or Alaska Native. Additionally, 4.2% of the population is Hispanic, and 1.8% identify as being of multiple races. The median age in Madison County is 39.2, with a slightly higher proportion of females (50.3%) compared to males (49.7%). The average household size is 2.41, and the county has a total of 51,927 households, with 70.9% being occupied by owners and 29.1% by renters.
In comparison to other counties in Indiana, Madison County has a higher population density and a higher percentage of White residents. The county also has a slightly lower median age compared to the state average, which is 37.6 for males and 40.8 for females. The average family size in Madison County is 2.93, which is slightly higher than the state average. In terms of housing, the county has a higher percentage of owner-occupied households compared to the state average. Madison County also has a significant agricultural presence, with 667 farms in 2017 covering a total of 197,962 acres, with an average farm size of 312 acres.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-03-28
Hailstorm
2020-03-28
Hailstorm
2020-03-28
Hailstorm
2020-03-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2020-03-22Tornado
2019-05-27
Hailstorm
2019-05-27
Tornado
2018-07-20
Hailstorm
2018-06-08
Hailstorm
2018-06-08
Hailstorm
2018-06-08
Hailstorm
2018-06-08
Hailstorm
2018-06-08
Hailstorm
2018-06-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snowmelt
2018-02-19Hailstorm
2017-06-13
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Hailstorm
2017-04-26
Hailstorm
2017-04-26
Hailstorm
2017-04-26
Hailstorm
2017-03-30
Hailstorm
2017-03-30
Hailstorm
2017-03-30
Hailstorm
2017-03-30
Hailstorm
2017-03-30
Hailstorm
2017-03-30
Hailstorm
2017-03-30
Hailstorm
2017-03-30
Hailstorm
2017-03-30
Hailstorm
2016-08-28
Hailstorm
2016-05-01
Hailstorm
2016-05-01
Hailstorm
2016-03-27
Hailstorm
2016-03-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-06-27Hailstorm
2015-06-08
Hailstorm
2014-06-18
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Hailstorm
2012-09-07
Hailstorm
2012-07-27
Hailstorm
2012-03-30
Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Hailstorm
2011-06-10
Hailstorm
2011-05-10
Hailstorm
2011-05-10
Hailstorm
2011-05-10
Hailstorm
2011-05-10
Hailstorm
2011-05-10
Hailstorm
2011-05-10
Hailstorm
2011-05-10
Hailstorm
2011-05-10
Hailstorm
2011-04-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Tornado
2011-02-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Hailstorm
2008-06-26
Hailstorm
2008-06-09
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-05-30
Tornado
2008-05-11
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-02-06Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-05-01
Hailstorm
2006-10-04
Hailstorm
2006-06-28
Hailstorm
2006-06-28
Hailstorm
2006-06-19
Hailstorm
2006-06-19
Hailstorm
2006-06-19
Hailstorm
2006-06-19
Hailstorm
2006-06-19
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2006-06-19
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2006-06-19
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2006-06-19
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2006-06-19
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2006-06-19
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2006-06-19
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2006-06-19
Hailstorm
2006-06-19
Hailstorm
2006-06-19
Hailstorm
2006-06-19
Hailstorm
2006-06-02
Hailstorm
2006-05-18
Hailstorm
2006-04-07
Hailstorm
2006-04-07
Hailstorm
2005-08-11
Hailstorm
2005-06-30
Hailstorm
2005-05-11
Hailstorm
2005-05-11
Hailstorm
2005-05-11
Hailstorm
2005-05-11
Hailstorm
2005-05-11
Hailstorm
2005-05-11
Hailstorm
2005-05-11
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Tornado
2004-05-30
Hailstorm
2004-05-27
Hailstorm
2004-05-27
Hailstorm
2004-05-27
Hailstorm
2004-05-18
Tornado
2004-04-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-01-04Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-09-01Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-07-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
2001-08-18
Hailstorm
2001-06-11
Hailstorm
2001-06-11
Hailstorm
2001-04-10
Hailstorm
2000-08-06
Hailstorm
2000-08-02
Hailstorm
2000-05-18
Hailstorm
2000-04-20
Hailstorm
2000-04-20
Hailstorm
1999-05-17
Hailstorm
1999-02-27
Hailstorm
1998-08-24
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1998-08-04Tornado
1998-06-11
Tornado
1997-07-02
Hailstorm
1997-07-02
Hailstorm
1996-06-23
Hailstorm
1996-06-23
Hailstorm
1996-06-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Hailstorm
1995-06-26
Hailstorm
1995-06-24
Hailstorm
1995-06-21
Hailstorm
1994-07-02
Hailstorm
1994-05-25
Hailstorm
1993-08-31
Hailstorm
1993-06-27
Hailstorm
1993-06-14
Hailstorm
1993-05-12
Tornado
1992-11-22
Hailstorm
1992-10-08
Hailstorm
1992-10-08
Hailstorm
1992-06-23
Tornado
1991-03-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-12-31Hailstorm
1990-08-28
Hailstorm
1990-08-28
Hailstorm
1990-08-28
Hailstorm
1990-08-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Hailstorm
1990-06-02
Hailstorm
1989-07-11
Hailstorm
1989-06-03
Hailstorm
1989-05-25
Hailstorm
1989-04-25
Hailstorm
1988-05-09
Hailstorm
1987-06-15
Hailstorm
1983-03-27
Hailstorm
1983-03-27
Hailstorm
1980-08-11
Hailstorm
1980-08-11
Hailstorm
1980-08-11
Hailstorm
1980-08-06
Hailstorm
1980-08-06
Hailstorm
1980-07-09
Tornado
1980-06-07
Hailstorm
1980-06-01
Tornado
1979-07-24
Hailstorm
1979-06-17
Tornado
1977-04-04
Tornado
1976-03-20
Tornado
1973-06-12
Tornado
1964-04-28
Tornado
1960-04-16
Tornado
1958-06-13
Tornado
1958-06-09
Tornado
1954-03-28