Federal records document 166 natural disaster events in the Bridgeport, IN area (ZIP 46231). These include 101 hailstorms, 42 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 101 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 42 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (19%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Bridgeport has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $815K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Bridgeport has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgeport was EF1 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 24, 2014), causing $1M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jan 29, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46231 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), floods (42 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgeport, IN, with 101 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Bridgeport (ZIP 46231) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Bridgeport has 15 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46231 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1996. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Bridgeport, IN area (ZIP 46231). 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 →