Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 90620 in Buena Park, CA. These include 14 earthquakes, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (67% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 5, 2023.
Buena Park has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 7, 1992.
Buena Park has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buena Park was EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 16, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90620 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buena Park, CA, with 14 events documented.
Buena Park has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 7, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90620 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 16, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Buena Park, CA area (ZIP 90620). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
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 →