Bridgeton, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bridgeton 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 Cumberland County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hurricane, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Bridgeton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bridgeton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bridgeton 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 Cumberland County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bridgeton along with the rest of the county, not a Bridgeton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 85.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 72.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 88.4 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 87.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 54 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 86.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 84 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 48.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 91.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 70.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 28.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 79 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 86.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 94.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cumberland County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bridgeton, NJ at risk of?
Bridgeton 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 Cumberland County, where Bridgeton is located, are winter weather, hurricane, and coastal flooding.
What is Bridgeton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Cumberland County, where Bridgeton is located, scoring 94.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Bridgeton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Bridgeton 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 Cumberland County.
Has Bridgeton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 34 hail, 59 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bridgeton since 2016.