Flood zones for vacant land in Downey
Of the 46 vacant lots in Downey, 0 (0%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 4 (9%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 42 are moderate risk.
Flood zones in Downey
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 46 | 100% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Downey
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first.
None in this city.
Lots outside the flood zone in Downey
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first.
| Lot | Acres | Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| 13039 Laureldale Ave6263-019-053 | 0.02 | $18,096 |
| 13111 Deming Ave6266-004-050 | 0.12 | $284,580 |
| 8850 Lakewood Blvd6266-003-050 | 0.48 | $560,536 |
| 8132 Orange St6259-010-044 | 0.31 | $675,344 |
Questions about land in Downey
How much vacant land in Downey is in a flood zone?
0 of 46 vacant lots in Downey (0%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 4 are zone X with minimal risk and 42 are moderate risk.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Downey?
Not for an empty lot: flood insurance covers buildings. If you build in a high-risk zone and borrow from a federally regulated lender, flood insurance on the building is required. 0% of Downey's vacant lots are in such a zone.
More for Downey: all vacant land · fire hazard zones
Sources
Counts are LandGrab's analysis of 2026 public data for vacant parcels in Los Angeles County, updated 2026-10-18. Maps change; confirm a specific lot with the county before you buy.