Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 90240 in Downey, CA. These include 17 earthquakes, 5 wildfires, and 3 severe wind events. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Downey is earthquakes, with 17 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 1, 2022.
Downey has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Downey has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Downey has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Downey has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 2023.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90240 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (17 events), wildfires (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Downey, CA, with 17 events documented.
Downey has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90240 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Mar 15, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →