Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Moderate — near the middle compared to other US counties. No federal disaster declarations are on record for this county.
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hurricane, and coastal flooding, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Community vulnerability is elevated (81st percentile nationally), suggesting residents may face greater difficulty recovering from major disasters.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
No federal disaster declarations on record for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region as of September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 23.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively High | 93.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Very High | 94.8 | 7 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 86.4 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 77.6 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 41.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Relatively High | 95.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 21.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High | 95.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High | 88.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High | 85.6 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 51.3 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 60 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 18.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 46.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Insufficient Data | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ranks in the 81st percentile (High) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81st | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 74th | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 59th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 79th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 87th | High |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 23rd | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 24th | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 26.1% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut are strong wind, hurricane, and coastal flooding. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Moderate — near the middle compared to other US counties.
How does Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Suffolk County, NY has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively High) and Putnam County, NY has the lowest (Very Low). Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is rated Relatively Moderate overall.
How is Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's composite score of 92 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 92% of US counties.