Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Bristol, RI area (ZIP 02809). These include 34 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Bristol is floods, with 34 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (44%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Bristol has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2006.
Bristol has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2021.
Bristol has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 22, 1996.
Bristol has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bristol was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $5.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 5, 2012), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02809 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bristol, RI, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Yes, Bristol (ZIP 02809) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2022.
Bristol has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $45K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02809 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $5.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Bristol, RI area (ZIP 02809). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →