Madison weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Madison, WI right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Madison as part of Dane County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Madison
109 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Madison since 1950, killing 13 people and injuring 348. The most recent was on July 16, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Madison
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 1984 | F5 | Iowa County | 36 mi | 450 yd | 9 | 200 |
| August 2, 1967 | F3 | Dane County | 0.1 mi | 200 yd | 2 | 5 |
| August 18, 2005 | F3 | Dane County | 18.6 mi | 600 yd | 1 | 23 |
| April 16, 1967 | F3 | Lafayette County | 27.8 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 17, 1992 | F3 | Dane County | 16 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 30 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | EF0 | Dane County | 5.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 15, 2024 | EF0 | Rock County | 1.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 22, 2024 | EF1 | Dane County | 4.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 21, 2024 | EF1 | Dane County | 4.6 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 8, 2024 | EF2 | Rock County | 25.9 mi | 750 yd | 0 | 1 |
How often alerts are issued for Dane County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 257 | September 3, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 113 | August 13, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 108 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 65 | October 1, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 64 | August 21, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 44 | May 12, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 42 | January 26, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 36 | May 11, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 33 | August 21, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 29 | September 19, 2026 |
About Madison
- Population: 285,300 (2024 estimate)
- County: Dane County
- State: Wisconsin