Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 35740 in Bridgeport, AL. These include 26 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $59K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
Bridgeport has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $521K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Bridgeport has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 29, 2016.
Bridgeport has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Bridgeport has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgeport was EF2 Tornado on Nov 14, 2007, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Dec 25, 2015), causing $280K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35740 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgeport, AL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $59K in property damage.
Yes, Bridgeport (ZIP 35740) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $521K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Bridgeport has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 29, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35740 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 14, 2007. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Bridgeport, AL area (ZIP 35740). 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 →