Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 49644 in Irons, MI. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M.
With 9 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
Irons has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Irons has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Irons has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Irons was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 13, 2008), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49644 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Irons, MI, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Irons (ZIP 49644) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Irons has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49644 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Irons, MI area (ZIP 49644). 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 →