Iron County, Michigan
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
62
Hail reports
14
Floods since 1996
425
All events
3
Deaths
$10.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Iron County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
The Iron River Police Department received a call about an unresponsive man found in an alleyway on the morning of the 16th. The 75-year old man was confirmed deceased once police and EMS arrived on the scene. Law enforcement said that health and weather were contributing factors …
The observer at Amasa measured 8 inches of snow in 24 hours. Also an 82-year old Iron River man died of exposure when officials believe he became disoriented in the snow on the evening of the 16th and drove his ORV through the ice on Chicaugon Lake during an ice fishing trip.
The combination of Arctic air and gusty north winds plunged wind chill readings near 25 below zero on the morning of the 8th. Actual minimum temperatures dipped below zero every morning from the 8th through the 11th reaching extreme readings near 25 below at several locations on …
Secondary roads were impacted by flooding along the Paint River, Iron River and other tributaries across the county. Iron County was included in a state of emergency declaration by Governor Whitmer on 4/21 to aid in flood recovery efforts.
Hail Hail
A public report from a gas station in Caspian estimated hail the size of quarters.
Hail Hail
A public report from social media indicated 1 inch hail in Gaastra. The report included pictures confirming size.
Flood Flood
County emergency management reported that the M-69 bridge was closed on the 21st and advised residents to evacuate if they resided near flooded waters. On the 18th, social media reports showed inundation for low lying areas in the town of Amasa including damage to local parks and…
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Surrounding counties saw reports and estimates in excess of 0.25 inches of ice as well as ice damage. 24 hour flat ice accumulation across the county was estimated between 0.15 and 0.25 inches from 7am April 3 to 7am April 4th. Key impacts: slick roads, travel delays.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The CO-OP observer STMM4 Stambaugh 2 SSE reported a sleet and snow total of 1.6 inches with ice accumulation estimates in excess of 0.25 inch throughout the county. Key impacts: hazardous travel conditions.
Blizzard Blizzard
High winds and heavy snow brought blizzard conditions to Iron County. IMT ASOS reported blizzard conditions. Snowfall of up to two feet fell across much of the county. A few FM radio towers became inoperable. Key impacts: school closures, power outages, impossible travel.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall created difficult travel conditions in Iron County. Snowfall analysis and observations showed 6-12 of snowfall over much of the county. Key impacts: travel delays, school closures.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light freezing rain was followed by heavy, wet snow, with 4-8 inches of accumulation. Key impacts: travel delays, school closures, traffic accidents.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills as low as -45F were observed on the 23rd and 24th, and as low as -25F on the 25th and 26th. Key impacts: school and business closures.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill of -28 reported 3 WNW Mineral Hills (DV104715) at 2355 EST, 1/19.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Local media reported that freezing rain accumulation caused a 2 hour delay for schools in the west part of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Three to four inches of wet snow fell across Iron County. The West Iron County schools were delayed for 2 hours in the morning. Key impacts: Transportation delays, school delays.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light freezing rain resulted in a glaze of ice on untreated surfaces. Key impacts: transportation delays, traffic accidents, school closures.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and gusty winds impacted Iron county with 12-17 of snowfall. 17 inches of snowfall was reported near Iron River. Up to around 25% of customers without power. Key Impacts: Very difficult to impossible travel, power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light freezing rain resulted in up to 0.25 of ice accretion, causing slippery roads. Local officials advised against travel due to the icy conditions. Key impacts: transportation delays, traffic accidents.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 4 inches of snow, combined with temperatures plummeting below freezing, resulted in slippery roadways from the evening of the 18th through the morning of the 19th. Key impacts: travel delays, school closures.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow 6 to 18 inches (heaviest in the western part of the county) along with winds gusting 35 to 45 miles per hour resulted in very difficult travel conditions due to accumulating and blowing snow. The heavy snow and strong winds downed some trees and powerlines, resulting i…
Heat Heat
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted due to thunderstorm winds in Alpha.
Heat Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
WEenergies reported electrical equipment damaged by winds, causing 23 customers to be without power.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Several rounds of wintry precipitation occurred from the evening of the 28th through the evening of the 30th. First, a round of thunderstorms and sleet during the evening of the 28th resulted in slippery conditions. Then, freezing rain and sleet late on the 29th turned to heavy s…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and gusty winds occurred on the 23rd into early on the 24th, resulting in treacherous travel conditions and snowfall accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Key impacts: travel delays, school and business closures.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple CO-OP and CoCoRaHS observers reported between 9 and 13 inches of snow, with the highest total being recorded at the MI-IR-3 CoCoRaHS with 12.9 inches by 8 AM on the 6th. Key impacts: school closures, travel delays.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The mesonet station DVI04715 Iron River reported a wind chill of -25 at 5 AM on the 18th.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill temperatures dipped into the 25 below to 40 below zero range at times from the 19th into the 21st. Most schools were closed throughout Iron County on the 20th and 21st due to the bitter cold.
High Wind High Wind
A downed power line was reported on Washington Avenue in Stambaugh. The Iron River Police Department had to reroute traffic.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Observers reported a widespread 3 to 5 inches of wet, heavy snow across the county over an approximate 12-hour period. The wet snow caused hazardous travel and closed schools throughout the county on the 3rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall reports over less than a 24-hour period included 8 inches near Amasa and 7 inches in Stambaugh.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A social media report of 3.5 inches of wet snow in approximately seven hours in southern Stambaugh Township.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Bitter cold wind chills between 25 to 30 below zero were reported in the Iron River area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Spotters across Iron County measured between 2 and 3 inches over an approximate 12-hour period. North winds gusting over 35 mph at times caused reduced visibility at times in snow and blowing snow.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several days of well above normal to near record warm high and low temperatures and continued snowmelt led to periods of dense fog over Iron County from the 22nd into the 26th. Also, a brown Christmas was observed across Iron County for the first time since 2015.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a public report of over 20 trees blown down throughout Caspian.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Wet heavy snowfall reports included an estimated 11 inches eight miles north of Amasa and nearly 8 inches in Amasa. The wet and heavy snowfall brought down trees and a few powerlines causing some power outages. Schools were closed throughout the county on the 1st due snow-packed …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Observer wet snowfall amounts over a 12-hour period included 6 inches at Stambaugh and Iron River. A couple of large tree limb were reported down in Iron River from the heavy snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated one to two tenths of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain occurred across much of Iron County early on the 5th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Spotter and social media storm total snowfall reports from late on March 31st to late morning of April 1st included 14 inches at Caspian, 12 inches near Peavy Falls Dam and 10 inches in Crystal Falls.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Observer wet snow reports over 12 hours in Iron County included 5 inches at Peavy Falls Dam and 4.5 inches in Stambaugh.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Observers measured widespread snowfall totals of 4 to 6 inches of snow across Iron County over less than a 12-hour period. Schools throughout the county were on a two-hour delay on the 28th due to the cleanup from the snowfall.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A widespread 7 to 9 inches of snow fell in approximately 15 hours with an isolated amount of 11 inches measured by the spotter at Peavy Falls. The heavy snow caused schools to close throughout Iron County on the 23rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Observers reported between 4 to 5 inches of lake enhanced snow over northeast portions of Iron County over an approximate ten-hour time period. There was a isolated Facebook report of an estimated 8 to 10 inches of snow four miles east of Crystal Falls which was confirmed by a ro…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 2 |
| 2019 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 19 | 1 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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