BlockMadison, Florida
8 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1979. It stands in the Madison census division. It lies in ZIP code area 32340. The Survey maps it on the Madison quadrangle. 2,912 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 194 feet above sea level.
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Then and now
1954 to 1979The same ground, surveyed 25 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.
On record in Madison
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 8 records
W.T. Davis Buildinglisted 2015
Dial-Goza Houselisted 1973
First Baptist Churchlisted 1978
Jordan-Beggs Houselisted 1997
Dr. Chandler Holmes Smith Houselisted 1998
St. Mary's Episcopal Churchlisted 1997
Wardlaw-Smith Houselisted 1972- Madison County Training Schoollisted 2024
Population over time
3 figuresMadison fell from 3,061 to 2,912 between 2000 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,061 | |
| 2010 | 2,843 | -218 (-7%) |
| 2020 | 2,912 | +69 (+2%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
5 surveys from 8 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1954 USGS Valdosta quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Valdosta quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Madison quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1959 USGS Valdosta quadrangle1:250000
- 1979 USGS Perry quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
237 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 237 fires within 5 miles of Madison between 1992 and 2020, burning about 529 acres in total. 11 started naturally. 6 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 68 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 55 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 31 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 31 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 15 |
| Natural | 11 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 8 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 6 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 5 |
| Fireworks | 3 |
| Other causes | 2 |
| Smoking | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2019 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | 90 SPLIT (40) |
| 6 September 1997 | Railroad operations and maintenance | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | not named |
| 30 September 2016 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Florida Forest Service | MILE MARKER 255 (40) |
| 30 September 2016 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Florida Forest Service | MILE MARKER 251 #2 (40) |
| 3 September 2003 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | 2003-05-1014 |
| 24 September 2019 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | 430 53 N (40) |
| 22 September 2010 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | 40-POLICE FIRE-#0222 |
| 21 September 2010 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | 40-LIZARD FIRE-#0220 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Storms near this place
60 of 99 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Madison in 99 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 65 thunderstorm wind, 17 hail, 8 heavy rain, 3 lightning. The reports record 3 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | 2 hurt, $10,000 | A severe thunderstorm blew down several trees. Two Lee teens were injured in an automobile accident when their Jeep collided with an oak tree that fell on Old Blue Springs Road. |
| June 2008 | Lightning | Madison | 1 hurt | Lightning struck and injured a young boy while has was walking along State Road 53. He was transported to the hospital in serious condition. |
| February 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $5,000,000 | Thunderstorm downburst winds estimated near 100 mph toppled numerous trees which fell on buildings along a 15 mile path through central Madison County. The greatest destruction occurred when an FHP Drivers License mobile home valued at $125,000 was completely destroyed and a nearby FHP station damaged. Madison County High School suffered $500,000 damage, mainly to its gymnasium and other athletic facilities. Seventy-five homes and businesses sustained a total of $300,000 damage. |
| September 2007 | Lightning | Madison | $100,000 | Lightning caused extensive damage to the county jail and EOC, with communications down for several hours. |
| August 1999 | Lightning | Madison | $100,000 | Madison County EMA reported a wood frame house destroyed by fire as a result of a lightning strike. |
| March 2020 | Tornado (EF0) | Madison | $50,000 | A business suffered roof uplift and had a window blown in. There was significant water damage inside the business. There was an outbuilding damaged at the south Duval Street location as well. There was also scattered minor tree damage in the area. This tornado was rated EF0 with max winds estimated at 75 mph. Damage cost was estimated. |
| July 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $50,000 | A hog barn was destroyed, and the roof off a neighboring barn was ripped off. Several headstones and the graveyard were damaged by a downed tree at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. From County Road 158 to Highway 14, there were numerous downed trees. Reported by the Madison County EMA. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $20,000 | Multiple trees were blown down across the county with one tree on a home in Madison. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| May 1999 | Hail | Madison | $15,000 | Madison County EMA reported several vehicles damaged by half dollar size hail. |
| August 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $10,000 | Straight line winds toppled numerous trees and power lines, with some across county roads. Nearly 1,500 customeres were without power. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $9,500 | Several trees and power lines down from Madison to just south of Lee on Highway 255. One tree fell on a house in Madison. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| February 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $5,000 | Numerous trees and scattered power lines were down. Trees blocked one lane of U.S. Highway 90 west of Madison. Power outages were reported in Madison. |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $5,000 | Downed trees along Interstate 10. A few trees fell on a house. Reported by the Madison County EMA. |
| February 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed trees along State Highway 53 10 miles south-southeast of Madison. |
| December 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $4,000 | Scattered trees were blown down around the county, including near Madison. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $3,000 | Fallen trees or limbs resulted in a power outage along NE Shrine Club Road via the Duke Energy outage website. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $3,000 | Several trees and power lines were blown down across Madison county. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $3,000 | There were multiple reports of trees down near the city of Madison and in the eastern part of the county. |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $3,000 | Power lines were blown down near County Road 360. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| September 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $3,000 | Trees were blown down across Madison on Marion St, Horry Ave, and Washington St. A large palm tree was also snapped about 15 feet off the ground. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $3,000 | Power lines were blown down near Highway 53 and SE 13th Street. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $2,000 | Fallen trees or limbs resulted in a power outage. |
| February 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $2,000 | Fallen trees or limbs resulted in a power outage near SE President's Street and SE Sullivan Ave as reported on the Duke Energy Outage map. |
| January 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $2,000 | A tree was blown down on Highway 53 and Moore with a power line also on the roadway. |
| April 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $2,000 | A power line was blown down onto Summerstet Way. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $2,000 | Power lines and a tree were blown down across Highway 145 in the Madison area. |
| August 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $2,000 | Fallen trees and limbs resulted in power outages. |
| June 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $2,000 | Wind damage from flying debris resulted in a power outage. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $2,000 | The Madison County EMA reported downed trees and power lines near Rocky Springs Church. |
| May 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $1,000 | A tree was blown down onto a power line just south of Madison. |
| January 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $1,000 | Trees were blown down near Washington and Sumter Roads in Madison. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $1,000 | Numerous trees limbs around 6 inches in diameter were blown down, and an amateur radio antenna was blown down. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $1,000 | Trees were blown down and blocking one lane of traffic on Highway 240 West. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $1,000 | Several trees and power lines were down near the intersection of State Highways 146 and 150. |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $1,000 | Power lines fell on a fuel truck on State Road 6. Reported by the Madison County EMA. |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $1,000 | Downed trees reported by the Madison County EMA. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $1,000 | Downed trees reported by the Madison County EMA. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $1,000 | Several downed trees which blocked traffic on Interstate 10. Reported by the Madison County EMA. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $1,000 | Several trees down reported by Madison County EMA. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $1,000 | Trees down at intersection of Interstate 10 and State Highway 14. |
| January 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $500 | A tree was blown down on Yellow Pine Ave. |
| February 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $250 | Downed trees and debris were reported along Interstate 10 between mile markers 252 and 253. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | $250 | Several large trees were down. |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | A couple of trees and power lines were blown down in the eastern part of Madison county. |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | A tree was blown down on Little Cat Road. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | A tree was blown down at the intersection of SW State Road 14 and County Road 360. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | Trees were blown down over Farm Road and the train tracks. |
| June 2023 | Flash Flood | Madison | - | Numerous road were flooded in Madison county. |
| May 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | A tree was blown down at Highway 145 and Shrine Club Road. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | A power line was blown down along I-10 near Mile Marker 250. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | A tree was blown down onto Ada Lane. |
| April 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | A tree was blown down on Little Cat Road. |
| December 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | Scattered trees were blown down in Madison county. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | A tree was blown down on the east side of Madison. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | Trees were blown down in Madison. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | Two trees were blown down on Duval Street in the Madison area. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | A tree was blown down and partially blocked the westbound lane near the intersection of Highway 90 and NE Country Kitchen Road. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | A tree was blown down west of Madison along Highway 90. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Madison | - | A tree was blown down north of Madison near Highway 53. |
| July 2016 | Hail | Madison | - | Hail up to quarter size was reported in Madison. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson | 6.2 miles | 9 | |
| Hopewell | 6.2 miles | 8 | |
| Lee | 6.9 miles | 9 | |
| Cherry Lake | 7.9 miles | 8 | |
| Hamburg | 9.0 miles | 8 | |
| Pinetta | 9.2 miles | 9 | |
| Leland | 10.8 miles | 9 | |
| Etotulga (historical) | 11.4 miles | 9 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Madison | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q2152803 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 286274. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.