Iron River, MI (ZIP 49935) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Iron River is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Iron River has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $743K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on May 1, 2023.
Iron River has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2020.
Iron River has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2020.
Iron River has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2020.
Iron River 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 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Iron River was 1.8" Hail on Jun 9, 2000, which caused $4.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 9, 2020), causing $1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 24, 1997 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49935 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Iron River, MI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Iron River (ZIP 49935) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2020.
Iron River has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49935 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 9, 2000. This event caused $4.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Iron River, MI area (ZIP 49935). 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 →