Natural Disasters in Bridgewater, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
36.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
56.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 86.7 |
| Hurricane | 82.5 |
| Drought | 82.2 |
| Lightning | 77.7 |
| Heat Wave | 72.3 |
| Strong Wind | 72.1 |
| Earthquake | 67.0 |
| Avalanche | 64.9 |
| Wildfire | 64.4 |
| Winter Weather | 62.7 |
| Hail | 58.4 |
| Cold Wave | 41.3 |
| Ice Storm | 32.0 |
| Tornado | 29.1 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Feb 20, 2011 | Fire | COFFMAN FIRE |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| Jan 27, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, HIGH WINDS, AND WIND DRIVEN RAIN |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 19, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 23, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Oct 15, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Oct 10, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
282
Total Claims Paid
$4,466,120
Avg Claim Payout
$15,837
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,669,548
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
26
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $1,639,796 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 1 | $29,753 |
Bridgewater has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hurricane, drought. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 282 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,669,548 in public assistance recovery funding.