Madison County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
57
Hail reports
32
Floods since 1996
245
All events
4
Deaths
$98.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Madison County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 16 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Flooding from numerous heavy rain events in April and early May led to significant damage.
Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and flooding to portions of Brazos, Burleson, Austin, Grimes, Washington and Madison Counties. Moderate to major lowland flooding occurred along rivers and numerous creeks and tributaries. This includes the Brazos at San Felip…
Hurricane Ike produced tropical storm force winds in the county. Moderate wind damage with trees and limbs down. Shingle damage to roofs.
Hail Hail
A member of the pubic reported quarter size hail along I-45 near exit 136 off Spur 67.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail through mPING. The same spotter called to report potentially larger hail, but it was unsafe to retrieve and measure before some melting occurred.
Hail Hail
A trained storm spotter reported 1 in hail southwest of Midway.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A winter storm moved into southeast Texas on the night of the 24th. A mPING report from the public was received during the early morning of the 25th, indicating that freezing rain was occurring just east of Madisonville. Later that morning, Madison county Sheriffs Office reported…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported wind damage in Madisonville, including Tractor Supply Company and areas along FM 1452 east. A barn was destroyed and several buildings were damaged. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 94 mph based on a small barn with a degree of damage of 8.
Hail Hail
Hail was reported via MPING near Connor.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Broadcast media shared a video from a member of the public, showing a funnel cloud near North Zulch.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Broadcast media reported light snow falling at the Buc-ees gas station in Madisonville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed near the intersection of FM 1428 and Highway 21.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near Midway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near North Zulch.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 2548 between Midway and Antioch was made impassable due to flooding. Damage totals include flooding over the month period.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and fences were downed in the Normangee area.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was observed in the Cottonwood area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the SH 75 S Tempest Weather system site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the SH 75 S Tempest weather system site.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads across portions of the county were reported closed due Flash Flooding, including in Madisonville proper.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding along CR 247 near Midway resulted in the roadway becoming impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding resulted in widespread road closures across portions of Madison, eastern Brazos, and northern Grimes Counties.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
NWS Storm survey found EF1 tornado damage along a path across portions of northern Grimes and southern Madison counties, generally parallel and to the west of SH 90 between Bedias and Madisonville. Damage included trees downed and uprooted, and there was also some roof damage to …
Drought Drought
To start the month of October most of the region was in Extreme or D3 drought with other locations in Severe or D2. By the end of the month drought was mostly in the D2 range.
Drought Drought
To start the month of October most of the region was in Extreme or D3 drought with other locations in Severe or D2. By the end of the month drought was mostly in the D2 range.
Heat Heat
A heat wave gripped much of Southeast Texas in early September with at least advisory level conditions experienced for several days between September 5th and September 9th.
Drought Drought
The county was in Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) Drought for entire month of September due a long duration lack of rainfall and a very hot, dry period.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others. This episode includes the first of two stretches of warning level conditions, mainly between 8/23 and 8/26.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather, within a long period of at least Heat Advisory conditions. In StormData periods of conditions reaching Excessive Heat Warning levels are recorded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed throughout the Madisonville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Glass windows were broken at a local business.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust was measured at K5PNV.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather. Long period of at least advisory levels. In StormData periods of warning levels are recorded.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail was observed.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Spotters reported icing on tree limbs, fencing, wires, and vehicles. Ice accretion of 1/8 of an inch was measured across portions of Madison County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed across the road at the intersection of FM 39 and FM 1452.
Drought Drought
Severe to exceptional drought continued through most the month of August but with some relief late in the month..
Drought Drought
Continued dry conditions led to continuing severe to extreme drought over portions of Southeast Texas.
Drought Drought
Severe drought developed for many inland counties of Southeast Texas during the month of June.
Drought Drought
Severe drought developed for many inland counties of Southeast Texas during the month of June.
Hail Hail
There was ping pong ball sized hail near Madisonville.
Hail Hail
Golf ball to ping pong ball sized hail occurred near Madisonville.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This EF1 tornado first touched down along Highway 190/21 just southwest of Madisonville and then tracked to the northeast through town. There was significant damage to several homes and a few businesses, including the brick facade of a building at the intersection of Collard Stre…
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A period of freezing rain let to icy road conditions and around an eighth of an inch of ice accretion.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 2289 from TX-OSR to FM 978 was closed due to flooding. A social media picture showed water covering the roadway.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 1 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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