Hail History

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Hail history for Cedar Rapids, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2020
Hail days since 200655
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles310

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Cedar Rapids ranks #73 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Cedar Rapids

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 20, 20261 in
quarter		Fairfax
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Cedar Rapids		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Cedar Rapids, Robins, Toddville
6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Cedar Rapids		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Beverly, Cedar Rapids, Marion
10 hail reports · closest near the center of Cedar Rapids		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		Western, Marion Airport
7 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Cedar Rapids		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Covington
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Cedar Rapids		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20250.88 in
nickel		Cedar Rapids
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Cedar Rapids		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Cedar Rapids by year

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When hail season peaks near Cedar Rapids

Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and June (10).

Jan1Feb7Mar15Apr5May10Jun6Jul7Aug2Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Cedar Rapids

Apr 7, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hiawatha (2 mi from Cedar Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): Report from KGAN studios, where at least one wind shield was broken.

Jun 22, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Marion (3 mi from Cedar Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail falling on northeast side of Cedar Rapids.

Jun 8, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cedar Rapids (3 mi from Cedar Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell in Cedar Rapids, IA at 843 pm CDT June 8.

Mar 10, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Western (5 mi from Cedar Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported hail ranging in size from 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alburnett (10 mi from Cedar Rapids)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 31, 2026EF?Cedar Rapids Munic
7 mi from Cedar Rapids
Jun 25, 2024EF0Ely
8 mi from Cedar Rapids		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 16, 2023EF?Ely
7 mi from Cedar Rapids		0.8 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 7, 2021EF0Beverly
6 mi from Cedar Rapids		0.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF?Cedar Rapids Airport
8 mi from Cedar Rapids		0.9 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 25, 2018EF1Alburnett
9 mi from Cedar Rapids		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 3, 2018EF1Covington
6 mi from Cedar Rapids		2.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Dec 23, 2015EF1Cedar Rapids Airpark
5 mi from Cedar Rapids		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 13, 2006F0Marion
7 mi from Cedar Rapids		1.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cedar Rapids

310 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jul 29, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 8, 202669 mph, measuredCedar Rapids Municipali
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202665 mph, estimatedCedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202655 mph, measuredHiawatha, Cedar Rapids
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202678 mph, measuredCedar Rapids Airport, Cedar Rapids, Atkins
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202571 mph, measuredCedar Rapids Airport, Marion Mc Bride Airport, Bertram
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202583 mph, measuredCedar Rapids
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202575 mph, estimatedHiawatha, Marion Airport, Cedar Rapids
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202559 mph, measuredCedar Rapids
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202571 mph, measuredCedar Rapids Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202481 mph, estimatedMarion, Marion Mc Bride Airport, Hiawatha
13 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Cedar Rapids; 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.

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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 Cedar Rapids.

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