Bridgeport, OR (ZIP 97819) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 17 wildfires, 2 blizzards, and 2 hailstorms. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (17 total). Of these, 5 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 24, 2025.
Bridgeport has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Bridgeport has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2019.
Bridgeport has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 13, 1976.
Bridgeport has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgeport was Avalanche on Feb 11, 2014 and resulted in 2 deaths. Another major event was Winter Weather (Dec 4, 2010).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97819 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (17 events), blizzards (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgeport, OR, with 17 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97819 was Avalanche, which occurred on Feb 11, 2014. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
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 →