Buena Park, CA (ZIP 90621) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 22 earthquakes, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Buena Park is earthquakes, with 22 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 5, 2023.
Buena Park has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M 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 90621 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (22 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buena Park, CA, with 22 events documented.
Buena Park has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 7, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90621 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 $5M in property damage in the Buena Park, CA area (ZIP 90621). 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 →