Bridgeport, CT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bridgeport is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hurricane, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Bridgeport
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bridgeport's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bridgeport itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bridgeport along with the rest of the county, not a Bridgeport-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 23.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 93.9 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 94.8 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 86.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 77.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 41.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 51.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 18.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 21.8 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 95.1 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 85.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 46.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 60 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 95.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 88.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Greater Bridgeport Planning Region risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bridgeport, CT at risk of?
Bridgeport is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, where Bridgeport is located, are strong wind, hurricane, and coastal flooding.
What is Bridgeport's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, where Bridgeport is located, scoring 95.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Bridgeport a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Bridgeport carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
Has Bridgeport had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 15 hail, 207 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bridgeport since 2016.