Downey, CA (ZIP 90241) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 21 earthquakes, 4 severe wind events, and 1 hailstorm. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (78% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 1, 2022.
Downey has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Downey has experienced 1 hailstorm 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 90241 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (21 events), severe wind events (4 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Downey, CA, with 21 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 90241 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 →