Bridgeport, Texas
10 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1991. It stands in the Bridgeport census division. It lies in ZIP code area 76426. It stands on Turkey Creek. The Survey maps it on the Bridgeport West quadrangle. 5,923 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 801 feet above sea level.
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On record in Bridgeport
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 1 record
- Bridgeport Commercial Historic Districtlisted 2024
Population over time
2 figuresBridgeport fell from 5,976 to 5,923 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,976 | |
| 2020 | 5,923 | -53 (-1%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
5 surveys from 10 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1954 USGS Sherman quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Sherman quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Bridgeport West quadrangle1:24000, 4 printings
- 1985 USGS Denton quadrangle1:100000
- 1991 USGS Denton quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
64 since 2005Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 64 fires within 5 miles of Bridgeport between 2005 and 2020, burning about 2,525 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 31 |
| Debris and open burning | 17 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 12 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 1 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 September 2011 | Equipment and vehicle use | 32 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | MARTIN DAIRY FIRE |
| 6 August 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 4.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 28 August 2009 | Debris and open burning | 10 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | BRIDGEPORT |
| 20 August 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 20 August 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 13 August 2009 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 5.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | FM 1658 |
| 12 August 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 3345 8-12-2011 |
| 6 July 2013 | Equipment and vehicle use | 5.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | CUBA RD FIRE |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
6 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 6 workings within 5 miles of Bridgeport: 6 producers. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Fire Clay (Refractory), Clay, Limestone, General. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Pit | Fire Clay (Refractory) | Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Bridgeport Pit & Plants | Clay | Producer | ||
| Perch Hill Quarry | Limestone, General | Producer | ||
| Bridgeport Quarry & Plant | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Trinity Div. Limestone Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Vulcan Materials Chico Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 81 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Bridgeport in 81 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 37 hail, 33 thunderstorm wind, 9 flash flood, 1 lightning. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2016 | Flash Flood | Bridgeport | $500,000 | Amateur radio reported several high water rescues and numerous flooding reports in Bridgeport, TX. The newspaper reported high water rescues at 8th St near Harwood Park and also evacuations of homes on Halsell St and at P&W Trailer Park. Water also covered portions of Highway 380 west of Bridgeport. |
| August 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $500,000 | At Runaway Bay (7 SW Bridgeport), nine condominium units were unroofed by high winds. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Bridgeport | $180,000 | Broadcast media reported that the creek running through Bridgeport, TX was out of its banks and had shut down the portion of Highway 114 running through town. The Sonic in Bridgeport had several feet of water in the parking lot.||Additional damage was found across a wide swath of Wise County, including the Bridgeport Fire Station, which was flooded. Damage to the station included a sewer backup, sheet rock and carpet damage, as well as destroying the station's freezer. The Hardwood Park and city pool flooded, and a total of six homes were evacuated. |
| May 2011 | Lightning | Bridgeport | $100,000 | Lightning struck six tank batteries near an injection well in Bridgeport igniting a massive oil fire. |
| August 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $80,000 | An apparent microburst destroyed one home, damaged two others, and blew down trees and power lines. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $75,000 | Emergency management reported roofs blown off homes near Lake Bridgeport. Pictures showed the roof losses were partial but did include the decking and attached insulation on at least 1 home. |
| May 2003 | Hail | Bridgeport | $50,000 | Hail from 1.50 to 2.75 inches in diameter occurred on the east side of town, with golfball size hail reported east of town. |
| April 2008 | Hail | Bridgeport | $25,000 | Baseball-size hail was reported near Balsora. |
| April 2008 | Hail | Bridgeport | $25,000 | no account filed |
| March 1996 | Hail | Bridgeport | $25,000 | no account filed |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Bridgeport | $20,000 | Broadcast media relayed reports of water in homes and water rescues being performed near the intersection of Highway 114 and Turkey Creek Trail. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $15,000 | 60 MPH wind gust reported in Cottondale. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. |
| February 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $15,000 | A house was unroofed by high winds. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $12,000 | A trained spotter reported 74 MPH winds in Bridgeport. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds destroyed a barn and blew down trees. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds severely damaged a marina at Runaway Bay. |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $7,000 | Social media reports showed numerous trees were blown down across Bridgeport and surrounding areas. It was reported 20 large trees were blown down at the Bridgeport Country Club. |
| June 2011 | Hail | Bridgeport | $7,000 | no account filed |
| October 1996 | Flash Flood | Bridgeport | $6,000 | no account filed |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Bridgeport | $5,000 | A bridge on CR 3433 was washed out by flood waters. |
| August 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $5,000 | Law enforcement reported that a large metal roof was blown off of a building in downtown Bridgeport. |
| March 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $5,000 | A large barn was moved 100 yards. |
| April 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $5,000 | Two barns had their roofs blown off by thunderstorm winds. Trees and power lines were also blown down. |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $4,000 | Storm chaser video showed several trees blown down onto Hwy 114 between Bridgeport and Paradise. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $4,000 | A member of the public reported large tree limbs blown down at a home near CR 3336 at FM 2123. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $4,000 | Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds in Bridgeport. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $2,000 | Several trees and large limbs were blown down in the Salt Creek area. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $2,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down by high thunderstorm wind. |
| May 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $2,000 | Strong winds blew down power lines. |
| February 2009 | Hail | Bridgeport | $1,000 | Golfball size hail fell 12 miles south of Bridgeport. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Report of 1 inch hail in Bridgeport from mPING. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Report of 1.25 inch hail southeast of Bridgeport from mPING. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Amateur radio operator reported 1 inch hail just northwest of Bridgeport. |
| April 2025 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Mping report of quarter size hail. |
| April 2025 | Flash Flood | Bridgeport | - | Amateur radio reported street flooding across Bridgeport and a tree blocking the road on FM 2123 near the Bridgeport Golf Course. Amateur radio also specifically reported Hovey Street and 10th street was flooded. |
| April 2025 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | A member of the public reported half dollar sized hail in Bridgeport. |
| April 2025 | Flash Flood | Bridgeport | - | Emergency management reported that multiple streets in Bridgeport were flooded. Pioneer Road in New Fairview was also closed due to high water.. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | - | Broadcast media reported a 60 MPH wind gust, along with tree damage and power outages, in the city of Bridgeport, TX. |
| March 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | - | Numerous large trees were reported down in the Bridgeport area. These winds could have been caused by strong inflow to the tornadic storm just north of this area or the rear-flank downdraft. |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | - | Reports of trees blocking the road north of Bridgeport. |
| April 2017 | Flood | Bridgeport | - | Amateur radio reported street flooding near the intersection of 9th Street and Turkey Creek Trail in the city of Bridgeport, TX. |
| March 2017 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Amateur radio reported quarter-sized hail approximately 3 miles south of Bridgeport, TX. |
| April 2016 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | A trained spotter reported penny-sized hail about a mile north of Bridgeport, TX. |
| July 2016 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Report of 0.75 inch hail in Bridgeport. |
| April 2014 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Nickel sized hail was reported in Bridgeport, TX. |
| March 2013 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Bridgeport. |
| March 2012 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Nickel sized hail covered the ground. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | - | Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH about 5 miles southwest of Bridgeport. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | - | A 58 MPH wind gust was estimated 3 miles north of Bridgeport. |
| March 2010 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Nickel size hail covered the ground 2 miles east of the city of Bridgeport. |
| July 2010 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Nickel to quarter size hail fell north of Bridgeport. |
| February 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | - | A storm spotter reported large limbs down 12 miles south of Bridgeport and estimated a 72 MPH wind gust. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | - | Spotters measured a 71 MPH wind gust in the Salt Creek area. |
| March 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | - | Sixty-five MPH wind gust reported at Runaway Bay. |
| September 2007 | Flash Flood | Bridgeport | - | Two feet of water was reported on FM 1658 north of Highway 380. |
| June 2004 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Golfball size hail occurred at Runaway Bay on the south side of Lake Bridgeport. |
| June 2004 | Flash Flood | Bridgeport | - | Highway 114 between Bridgeport and Paradise was covered with water, and there were numerous closures on Highway 199. |
| April 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | - | Large trees were blown down and windows were blown out by high thunderstorm winds. |
| October 2001 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Sheriffs office vehicle had windshield damage from large hail. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | - | Strong winds overturned a boat on Lake Bridgeport. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bridgeport | 3.9 miles | 10 | |
| Rickels | 4.3 miles | 10 | |
| Paradise | 5.5 miles | 10 | |
| Chico | 6.4 miles | 8 | |
| Runaway Bay | 7.2 miles | 8 | |
| Draco | 7.3 miles | 9 | |
| Balsora | 8.3 miles | 9 | |
| Decatur | 9.1 miles | 11 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Bridgeport | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q913776 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1381191. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.




