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24243 Dryden, VA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Dryden, VA (24243)

Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 24243 in Dryden, VA. These include 17 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Dryden is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2018.

🌊 Floods

Dryden has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2015.

🔥 Wildfires

Dryden has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 2, 2008.

❄️ Blizzards

Dryden has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Dryden has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

Dryden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Dryden was Flood on Mar 17, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Dryden, VA (24243)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24243 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (5 events), wildfires (3 events), blizzard (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 24243?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dryden, VA, with 17 events documented.

Is ZIP code 24243 (Dryden) prone to flooding?

Yes, Dryden (ZIP 24243) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2015.

Has Dryden (24243) ever been hit by a tornado?

Dryden has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Dryden, VA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24243 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 17, 2002. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 24243?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Dryden, VA area (ZIP 24243). 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 →

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