Dryden, NY (ZIP 13053) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 18 floods, 15 blizzards, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 11 (61%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $822.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Dryden has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Dryden has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Dryden has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dryden was Heavy Snow on Jan 3, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 14, 2017), causing $450K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13053 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), blizzards (15 events), hailstorms (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dryden, NY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Dryden (ZIP 13053) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Dryden has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $64K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13053 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 3, 2003. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Dryden, NY area (ZIP 13053). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →