Bridgeport, Connecticut: natural disaster risk
How exposed Bridgeport is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
Bridgeport is a city of 149,153 people in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Greater Bridgeport Planning Region relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, hurricane and coastal flooding, with about $104 million in expected losses a year across the county. NOAA hurricane records show 10 hurricanes and 23 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center, 2 of them major. About 4.9% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Bridgeport
Full Greater Bridgeport Planning Region report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before June 1.
- Ask about roof age, shutters and the separate wind or hurricane deductible on your home policy.
- Learn your evacuation zone; it is set by surge risk, not by distance from the beach.
- Ask about flood insurance even outside a mapped high-risk zone.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $61M | |
| Hurricane | $22M | |
| Coastal flooding | $11M | |
| Earthquake | $3M | |
| Strong wind | $3M | |
| Heat wave | $1M | |
| Cold wave | $958K | |
| Tornado | $882K | |
| Ice storm | $601K | |
| Winter weather | $356K | |
| Lightning | $318K | |
| Hail | $75K |
Homes in Bridgeport
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Common questions about Bridgeport
Is Bridgeport safe from natural disasters?
Bridgeport is in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, coastal flooding. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Bridgeport?
By expected yearly losses in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, the top hazards are inland flooding (High), hurricane (High), coastal flooding (Very High). Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has been part of 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Bridgeport get tornadoes?
Tornadoes are rare here. NOAA has no county tornado reports for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region since 1950.
Do I need flood insurance in Bridgeport?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, about 4.9% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk high. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.