ZIP code 26330, covering Bridgeport, WV, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 floods, 41 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Bridgeport is floods, with 77 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 19 (25%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 21, 2025.
Bridgeport has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2011.
Bridgeport has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 1975.
Bridgeport has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2018.
Bridgeport has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 6, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgeport was 2.8" Hail on Apr 28, 2016, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 22, 1970), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Apr 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26330 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (77 events), hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgeport, WV, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.7M in property damage.
Yes, Bridgeport (ZIP 26330) has 77 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Bridgeport has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26330 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 28, 2016. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14M in property damage in the Bridgeport, WV area (ZIP 26330). 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 →