Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 28519 in Bridgeton, NC. These include 33 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 41 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Bridgeton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Bridgeton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Bridgeton has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $48M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
Bridgeton has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgeton was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2018, which caused $28M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $20M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 17, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28519 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), hurricanes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgeton, NC, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, Bridgeton (ZIP 28519) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
Bridgeton has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28519 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2018. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.9M in property damage in the Bridgeton, NC area (ZIP 28519). 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 →