ZIP code 62417, covering Bridgeport, IL, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. A total of 30 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bridgeport is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Bridgeport has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Bridgeport has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 1, 2016.
Bridgeport has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgeport was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 1963, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 8, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62417 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgeport, IL, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Bridgeport (ZIP 62417) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 1, 2016.
Bridgeport has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62417 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1963. 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 $5.3M in property damage in the Bridgeport, IL area (ZIP 62417). 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 →