Flood zones for vacant land in Downey
Of the 87 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. 26 (30%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 61 are moderate risk.
Flood zones in Downey
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 87 | 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 (25 of 26).
| Lot | Acres | Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| 13039 Laureldale Ave6263-019-053 | 0.02 | $18,457 |
| 7342 Diamond Dr6358-015-100 | 0.25 | $71,502 |
| 7346 Diamond Dr6358-015-102 | 0.25 | $71,502 |
| 7348 Diamond Dr6358-015-103 | 0.25 | $71,502 |
| 7350 Foster Bridge Blvd6358-015-077 | 0.51 | $91,188 |
| 7375 Suva St6358-015-086 | 0.46 | $91,188 |
| 7371 Suva St6358-015-088 | 0.46 | $91,188 |
| 7367 Suva St6358-015-090 | 0.46 | $91,188 |
| 7365 Suva St6358-015-091 | 0.46 | $91,188 |
| 7363 Suva St6358-015-092 | 0.46 | $91,188 |
| 7377 Suva St6358-015-085 | 0.46 | $99,756 |
| 7373 Suva St6358-015-087 | 0.46 | $99,756 |
| 7369 Suva St6358-015-089 | 0.46 | $99,756 |
| 7361 Suva St6358-015-093 | 0.46 | $99,756 |
| 7352 Diamond Dr6358-015-094 | 0.46 | $99,756 |
| 7354 Diamond Dr6358-015-095 | 0.46 | $99,756 |
| 7356 Diamond Dr6358-015-096 | 0.46 | $99,756 |
| 7358 Diamond Dr6358-015-097 | 0.46 | $99,756 |
| 7360 Diamond Dr6358-015-098 | 0.46 | $99,756 |
| 7340 Foster Bridge Blvd6358-015-072 | 0.51 | $99,858 |
| 7340 Diamond Dr6358-015-099 | 0.25 | $108,732 |
| 7344 Diamond Dr6358-015-101 | 0.25 | $108,732 |
| 7350 Diamond Dr6358-015-104 | 0.25 | $108,732 |
| 13111 Deming Ave6266-004-050 | 0.12 | $290,271 |
| 8850 Lakewood Blvd6266-003-050 | 0.48 | $571,746 |
Questions about land in Downey
How much vacant land in Downey is in a flood zone?
0 of 87 vacant lots in Downey (0%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 26 are zone X with minimal risk and 61 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.
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Sources
Counts are LandGrab's analysis of 2026 public data for vacant parcels in Los Angeles County, updated 2026-10-19. Maps change; confirm a specific lot with the county before you buy.