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Hail history for Iron River, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Iron River on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Apr 28, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Iron River
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 0.70 in | Iron River 1 hail report · closest near the center of Iron River |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Caspian, Gaastra 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Iron River |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Caspian, Mapleton 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Iron River |
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Of 11 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (2).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Iron River
Apr 28, 2025 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Caspian (3 mi from Iron River)
May 14, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Iron River (1 mi from Iron River)
May 11, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Mapleton (7 mi from Iron River)
May 22, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Stambaugh City Airport (4 mi from Iron River)
Aug 21, 2013 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Scott Lake (8 mi from Iron River)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Iron River
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF1 | Nelma 9 mi from Iron River |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF1 | Tipler 7 mi from Iron River |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF0 | Scott Lake 7 mi from Iron River |
| Apr 30, 2010 | EF0 | Mineral Hills 2 mi from Iron River |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Iron River
22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Iron River since 2006, on 16 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2023 | 69 mph, a estimat | Stambaugh City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Mineral Hills, Stambaugh City Airport, Gibbs 4 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 64 mph, a estimat | Stambaugh 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 70 mph, a estimat | Nelma 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2020 | 75 mph, a estimat | Gibbs 1 wind report |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 64 mph, a estimat | Scott Lake, Stambaugh City Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 58 mph, a estimat | Gaastra 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 81 mph, a estimat | Gibson Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 64 mph, a estimat | Beechwood, Iron River, Nelma 3 wind reports |
| May 30, 2013 | 63 mph, a estimat | Rogers 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Iron River; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Cities nearby
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Iron River.
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