Low Risk Michigan  ·  Winter Storm / Wildfire

Iron County MI

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
11
Area
1,166
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Winter Storm / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Iron County MI in Michigan faces winter storm / wildfire risk across its 1,166 square mile area. Crystal Falls serves this Upper Peninsula iron mining county near Wisconsin. Iron serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Winter Storm / Wildfire
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2019 Extreme Winter Storm
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (906) 265-2241
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Iron County MI
State Michigan (MI)
Population 11
Area 1,166 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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