Natural Disasters in Bridgeport, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.5
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
93.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 97.9 |
| Strong Wind | 97.2 |
| Cold Wave | 94.9 |
| Tornado | 93.3 |
| Hail | 86.0 |
| Heat Wave | 77.8 |
| Ice Storm | 75.6 |
| Earthquake | 59.7 |
| Hurricane | 50.5 |
| Lightning | 46.4 |
| Landslide | 31.5 |
| Wildfire | 16.0 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
17
Most Recent
Dam/Levee Break
Jul 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Jul 11, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES,AND FLOODING |
| Jul 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 12, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
758
Total Claims Paid
$11,428,070
Avg Claim Payout
$15,077
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,096,859
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
112
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 14 | $9,636,381 |
| DR-4547 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $1,126,169 |
| DR-1777 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $912,803 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 29 | $214,866 |
| DR-4121 | Flood | 29 | $206,640 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$2,727,593
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.97
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike | 4 | $2,197,979 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 4 | $348,581 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $22,838 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $40,028 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $28,613 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bridgeport has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, cold wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 758 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,096,859 in public assistance recovery funding. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.