Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 78851 in Dryden, TX. These include 37 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $458K.
With 37 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $85.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Dryden has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2009.
Dryden has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $17.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
Dryden has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dryden was EF3 Tornado on Sep 21, 1965, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78851 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dryden, TX, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85.5K in property damage.
Yes, Dryden (ZIP 78851) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2004.
Dryden has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78851 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 21, 1965. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $458K in property damage in the Dryden, TX area (ZIP 78851). 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 →