Bridgeton, IN (ZIP 47836) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 10 floods, 5 tornadoes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.3M. A total of 31 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (56% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2009.
Bridgeton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2005.
Bridgeton has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgeton was EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 2005, which caused $11.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 6, 2003), causing $8M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47836 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgeton, IN, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bridgeton (ZIP 47836) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2009.
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 $12.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47836 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 2005. This event caused $11.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.3M in property damage in the Bridgeton, IN area (ZIP 47836). 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 →