Bridgeport weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Bridgeport, CT right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Bridgeport as part of Fairfield County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Bridgeport
34 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bridgeport since 1950, injuring 53 people. The most recent was on August 12, 2023 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Bridgeport
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 1989 | F4 | New Haven County | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 40 |
| July 14, 1950 | F2 | Fairfield County | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 |
| July 19, 1971 | F2 | Fairfield County | 1.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 24, 1955 | F2 | New Haven County | 0.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 27, 2020 | EF1 | New Haven County | 11.1 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2023 | EF0 | Litchfield County | 0.8 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 13, 2021 | EF0 | New Haven County | 1.9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 13, 2021 | EF0 | New Haven County | 3.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 27, 2020 | EF1 | New Haven County | 11.1 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 4, 2020 | EF0 | Fairfield County | 0 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Fairfield County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 265 | October 11, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 186 | September 28, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 167 | August 27, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 92 | September 25, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 89 | July 6, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 89 | March 3, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 63 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 62 | September 13, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 60 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 56 | September 13, 2026 |
About Bridgeport
- Population: 151,599 (2024 estimate)
- County: Fairfield County
- State: Connecticut