Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 90242 in Downey, CA. These include 19 earthquakes, 4 severe wind events, and 1 hailstorm. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Downey is earthquakes, with 19 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. 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 90242 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (19 events), severe wind events (4 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Downey, CA, with 19 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 90242 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 →