Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Connecticut — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 92th
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 91.8, 92th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $104M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | High | 4.11 / yr | $3M |
| Hurricane | High | 0.18 / yr | $22M |
| Coastal Flood | Very High | 6.16 / yr | $11M |
| Riverine Flood | High | 3.54 / yr | $61M |
| Winter Weather | High | 12.94 / yr | $356K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $3M |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.39 / yr | $601K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.55 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Medium | 26.12 / yr | $318K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.04 / yr | $958K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $1K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.07 / yr | $882K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.09 / yr | $75K |
| Drought | Very Low | 1.34 / yr | $3K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 91.8 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 92th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (High, $3M EAL), Hurricane (High, $22M EAL), Coastal Flood (Very High, $11M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Greater Bridgeport Planning Region compare to other Connecticut counties?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ranks #5 of 9 Connecticut counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's $104M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.