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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Iron River, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Iron River, MI from August 9, 1958 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 49935 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Iron River, MI · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Iron River, MI

27 reports
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0.70″ hail
Jul 20, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to dime size hail observed in Iron River. Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iron River, MI
1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iron River, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2021
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO... LARGE BRANCHES DOWN AND TREE ON POWERLINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Iron River, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2021
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iron River, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
5:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER OBSERVED 1.0 INCH HAIL ALONG THE BATES AMASA RD. SPOTTER ID IR-10.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Bewabic State Park, MI
0.75″ hail
Sep 2, 2015
8:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Iron County Police reported dime sized hail in Iron River from 0900 to 0910 CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Iron River, MI
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
8:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail reported near Golden Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 S Elmwood, MI
1.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2014
8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There was a delayed report of golf ball sized hail near Golden Lake in Iron County. Time of the report was estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.28 SSE Elmwood, MI
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2013
4:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-sized hail was reported northeast of Iron River.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.28 NNW Rogers, MI
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2011
2:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail tapered off to pea-sized by 237 am CST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.36 NE Mapleton, MI
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2007
7:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Iron River, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2006
6:27 PM CST
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Elmwood, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2004
10:00 AM CST
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iron River, MI
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2004
9:55 AM CST
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iron River, MI
1.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2004
9:50 AM CST
Hail report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stambaugh, 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 Iron River, MI

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 16, 2022
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 20 FOOT SWATH OF TREES DOWN ON PROPERTY ALONE. APPEARS AS IF THERE WAS SOME KIND OF DAMAGE PATH AS OVER 20 TREES ARE LAYING ON TOP OF EACH OTHER. POWER LINES ARE DOWN AND TOPS OF TREES ARE SHEARED OFF. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Mineral Hills, MI
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2022
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALLED ABOUT TREE DAMAGE NEAR CAMP GIBBS RD. TIME OF TSTM WIND DAMAGE AROUND 5 TO 530 CT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Gibbs City, MI
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2021
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF DOWNED TREES AND POWER OUTAGES AT A CABIN ON ICE LAKE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Iron River, MI
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2020
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IRON COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION REPORTED CLEARING NUMEROUS TREES FALLEN ON POWER LINES ALONG GOLD MINE ROAD FOR ABOUT 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH BASSWOOD ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Gibbs City, MI
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2020
1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO SUBMITTED TO LOCAL MEDIA OF NUMEROUS TREES DOWN NEAR GOLDEN LAKE. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Golden Lake, MI
80 mph
Aug 12, 2020
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS STORM DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND WIDESPREAD EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF GOLDEN LAKE. AT LEAST A HUNDRED HEALTHY SOFTWOOD AND HARDWOOD TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED... SOME CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO HOMES IN THE AREA. ONE CAMPER HAD TO BE RESCUED AFTER BEING TRAPPED BY FALLING TREES BUT WAS UNINJURED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Golden Lake, MI
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2020
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE POPLAR AND PINE TREES REPORTED SNAPPED AT THE TOPS ALONG FS-3320 AND FS-3270. ROADS REPORTED BLOCKED... STRANDING A FOREST SERVICE TRUCK FOR 3-4 HOURS. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Golden Lake, MI
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2017
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF US-2 AND FOREST HIGHWAY 16. LARGE TRUCK IS HUNG UP ON ONE OF THE TREES DOWN. SOURCE IS IRON COUNTY SHERIFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Golden Lake, MI
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2016
11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Iron River, MI
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2016
11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Beechwood, MI
63 mph
May 30, 2013
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on a power line at the intersection of Sunset Road and Section 16 Road. The tree was on fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 N Rogers, MI
63 mph
Aug 31, 2010
10:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked over a large tree onto a house near Iron River on the evening of the 31st.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 E Iron River, MI
75 mph
Apr 30, 2010
4:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storms uprooted numerous birch trees and caused some roof damage to houses in the Homer area near Iron River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.44 W Iron River, MI
63 mph
Jul 25, 2008
1:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous eight to ten-inch diameter trees were knocked down. Some 12-inch diameter trees reported down along Highway 16.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.06 NNE Elmwood, MI
58 mph
Sep 21, 2007
4:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NW Iron River, 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 Iron River, MI

2 reports
EF0 category
Apr 30, 2010
4:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just west of Homer Road between Forbes Road and West Mineral Avenue approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Iron River. The tornado uprooted trees and caused some damage to a few out buildings before lifting back off the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .65 SW Mineral Hills, MI
F1 category
Aug 9, 1958
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Iron River, MI
Iron County · 7,965 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 · City

Iron River, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,009
Households1,349
Housing units1,858
Income
Median household income$48,750
$100k+ households31.1%
$150k+ households5.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,458
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily246
Large multifamily131
Mobile homes23
Housing mix
Single-family share78.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share20.3%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied971
Renter-occupied378
Vacant units509
Home value & age
Median home value$75,000
Owner homes $300k+0.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1951
Older-home share87.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,212
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 34 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Iron River, MI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Iron River?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Iron River, MI is 1.75″. It was reported near Elmwood, MI on June 29, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in Iron River — 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 Iron River and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Iron River — 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 Iron River address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Iron River — 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 Iron River address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Iron River — 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 across Iron River, MI, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Iron River, 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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