Iron River, WI (ZIP 54847) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Iron River has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
Iron River has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Iron River has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 3, 2024.
Iron River has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 13, 2010.
Iron River has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Iron River was Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2018, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 3, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54847 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Iron River, WI, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Iron River (ZIP 54847) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Iron River has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54847 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 2018. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Iron River, WI area (ZIP 54847). 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 →