Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 49938 in Ironwood, MI. These include 22 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ironwood is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Ironwood has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $27.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Ironwood has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Ironwood has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Ironwood has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
Ironwood has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 8, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ironwood was Flood on Apr 12, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 11, 2016), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Apr 12, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49938 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ironwood, MI, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $750K in property damage.
Yes, Ironwood (ZIP 49938) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Ironwood has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $175K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49938 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 12, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.7M in property damage in the Ironwood, MI area (ZIP 49938). 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 →