Bridgewater Town, Massachusetts: natural disaster risk
How exposed Bridgewater Town is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Plymouth County.
Bridgewater Town is a city of 28,471 people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Plymouth County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, coastal flooding and hurricane, with about $114 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 439 storm reports in the county since 1958, including 10 tornadoes and 76 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 11 hurricanes and 19 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center, 1 of them major. About 4.3% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Plymouth County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Bridgewater Town
Full Plymouth County 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.
- 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.
- 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.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $71M | |
| Coastal flooding | $14M | |
| Hurricane | $11M | |
| Earthquake | $5M | |
| Strong wind | $3M | |
| Heat wave | $3M | |
| Cold wave | $2M | |
| Lightning | $2M | |
| Tornado | $2M | |
| Drought | $690K | |
| Ice storm | $690K | |
| Wildfire | $78K |
Homes in Bridgewater Town
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.
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All ›Common questions about Bridgewater Town
Is Bridgewater Town safe from natural disasters?
Bridgewater Town is in Plymouth County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, coastal flooding, hurricane. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Bridgewater Town?
By expected yearly losses in Plymouth County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), coastal flooding (Very High), hurricane (Moderate). Plymouth County has been part of 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Bridgewater Town get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 10 tornadoes in Plymouth County since 1950; the strongest was an F2 tornado on November 18, 1967. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county low.
Do I need flood insurance in Bridgewater Town?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Plymouth County, about 4.3% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.