Dresden, NY (ZIP 14441) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 9 blizzards, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Dresden has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2005.
Dresden has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2020.
Dresden has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Dresden has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Dresden has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dresden was Flash Flood on May 14, 2014, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 27, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14441 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), blizzards (9 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dresden, NY, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.8M in property damage.
Yes, Dresden (ZIP 14441) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Dresden has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14441 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 14, 2014. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.8M in property damage in the Dresden, NY area (ZIP 14441). 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 →