Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 49802 in Iron Mountain, MI. These include 17 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Iron Mountain has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $263K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2022.
Iron Mountain has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 30, 2002.
Iron Mountain has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 30, 2002.
Iron Mountain has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 2, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Iron Mountain was EF1 Tornado on Sep 30, 2002, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 17, 2016), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49802 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Iron Mountain, MI, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Iron Mountain (ZIP 49802) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $263K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2022.
Iron Mountain has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 30, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49802 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 30, 2002. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Iron Mountain, MI area (ZIP 49802). 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 →