Hail HistoryHail history for Linn County, IA
299 hail reports in Linn County since 2006 on 71 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 11, 2020.
Cities in Linn County
- Cedar Rapids
55 hail days - Marion
49 hail days - Hiawatha
53 hail days - Mount Vernon
25 hail days - Robins
54 hail days - Center Point
32 hail days
Recent hail in Linn County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Fairfax 1 hail report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Prairieburg, Cedar Rapids, Robins 7 hail reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Fairfax, Beverly, Cedar Rapids 11 hail reports |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Western, Marion Airport 7 hail reports |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Covington 1 hail report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Cedar Rapids 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Linn County by year
When hail season peaks in Linn County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Linn County
409 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Linn County since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 98 mph on Aug 7, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Cedar Rapids Municipali, Mount Vernon 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 98 mph, measured | Prairieburg, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha 14 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Lafayette, Hiawatha, Cedar Rapids 3 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 78 mph, measured | Cedar Rapids Airport, Fairfax, Cedar Rapids 5 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Viola 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Walker 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 71 mph, measured | Cedar Rapids Airport, Marion Mc Bride Airport, Bertram 5 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 83 mph, measured | Cedar Rapids, Central City, Lisbon 4 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 85 mph, estimated | Center Pt, Walker, Hiawatha 10 wind reports |
| May 7, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Cedar Rapids 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 Linn County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).