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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 49938

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 49938 from May 6, 1965 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 49938 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 49938

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. CoCoRaHS observer Ironwood 7.3 NNE MI-GG-11 reported a thunderstorm from 6:30 to 6:45 PM central time with quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ironwood 7.3 Nne, MI
1.50″ hail
May 18, 2024
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture received showing hailstones larger than a quarter. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Ironwood, MI
2.00″ hail
May 18, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via Twitter of 1.5 and 2 inch hail on a measuring tape. Measured after the storm had passed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ironwood, MI
0.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2012
11:06 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The spotter near Little Girls Point reported three quarter inch diameter hail on the morning of the 1st.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.5 WNW Junet, MI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2012
11:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 S Ironwood, MI
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2012
11:34 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted five minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Hurley, MI
0.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2010
3:24 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to dime-sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 S Ironwood, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2010
7:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A 53-mph wind gust was measured by the observer twenty minutes prior to the start of the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Hurley, MI
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2007
5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some penny but mostly dime-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Ironwood, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2006
3:51 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ironwood, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2000
8:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail at Black River Park
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Bessemer, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 29, 1999
5:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ironwood, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 1999
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.00 inch hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Ironwood, MI
0.75″ hail
May 12, 1998
7:12 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ironwood, MI
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1979
11:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 49938

37 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
12:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gogebic County dispatch reports multiple power lines and multiple trees down on the Maple Creek and Black River Road. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Bessemer, MI
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mulitple trees and lines down on Black River Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Bessemer, MI
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS student volunteer in Ironwood reported a large diameter maple tree of one foot diameter snapped in Ironwood. Time is estimated via KMQT Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ironwood, MI
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement dispatch reported three trees snapped in North Ironwood. Time estimated via KMQT Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Ironwood, MI
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IRONWOOD PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORTS EXTENSIVE STORM DAMAGE THROUGHOUT GOGEBIC COUNTY WITH NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ironwood, MI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF AIRPORT ROAD AND LAKE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Ironwood, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2018
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA POST REPORTS TREES DOWN WITH MINOR ROAD FLOODING IN IRONWOOD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ironwood, MI
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2018
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG PIONEER RD VIA PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ironwood, MI
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2018
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES & POWER LINES DOWN IN THE IRONWOOD AREA VIA PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ironwood, MI
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2018
12:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT RECEIVED OF SMALL POPLAR TREES DOWN ON SUNSET RD IN IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Ironwood, MI
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2017
3:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Ironwood, MI
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2016
9:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG LAKE RD NEAR LITTLE GIRLS POINT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Little Girls Point, MI
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2016
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GOGEBIC COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTS LARGE TREES IN EXCESS OF 12" DIAMETER DOWNED ACROSS LAKE RD. NEAR UPPER POWERS RD. GOGEBIC COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION IS CLEARING THE ROAD WITH FRONT END LOADERS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Little Girls Poin, MI
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST PARK RANGERS OBSERVED LARGE TREE LIMBS IN EXCESS OF 12 INCHES SNAPPED AT THE BLACK RIVER HARBOR RECREATIONAL AREA CAMPGROUND SITE. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NNW Thomaston, MI
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2016
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES DOWN ON CHANEY LAKE ROAD...BLOCKING TRAFFIC IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Chaney Lake, MI
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 49938

2 reports
F0 category
Aug 3, 1988
8:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Apr 27, 1984
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49938
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
Showing 2 of 2
Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 49938 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,424
Households3,829
Housing units4,728
Income
Median household income$44,379
$100k+ households21.3%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,065
Attached single-family27
Small multifamily345
Large multifamily247
Mobile homes44
Housing mix
Single-family share86.0%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share12.5%
Mobile-home share0.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,994
Renter-occupied835
Vacant units899
Home value & age
Median home value$95,500
Owner homes $300k+8.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1944
Older-home share86.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,394
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 49938 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 37 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 49938, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 49938?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 49938 is 2.00″. It was reported near Ironwood, MI on May 18, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 49938 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 49938 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 49938 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 49938 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 49938 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 49938 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 49938 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 49938, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 49938, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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