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Hail history for Marion, IA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 17, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2020
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles278

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marion on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Marion ranks #257 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Marion

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Cedar Rapids, Robins, Toddville
6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Marion		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Cedar Rapids, Marion, Beverly
8 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Marion		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		Western, Marion Airport
7 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Marion		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Covington
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Marion		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20250.88 in
nickel		Cedar Rapids
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Marion		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 Marion by year

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When hail season peaks near Marion

Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and June (10).

Jan1Feb6Mar14Apr3May10Jun5Jul7Aug2SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Marion

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

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 (1 mi from Marion)

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

Jun 12, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Springville (8 mi from Marion)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail bigger than a golf ball fell for at least 3 minutes in Springville, IA between 9:45 pm and 9:48 pm June 12.

Jun 8, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cedar Rapids (6 mi from Marion)

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 (8 mi from Marion)

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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marion

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 25, 2024EF0Ely
9 mi from Marion		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 16, 2023EF?Ely
8 mi from Marion		0.8 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 7, 2021EF0Beverly
9 mi from Marion		0.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 25, 2018EF1Alburnett
7 mi from Marion		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 3, 2018EF1Covington
8 mi from Marion		2.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Dec 23, 2015EF1Cedar Rapids Airpark
6 mi from Marion		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 26, 2009EF1Lafayette
9 mi from Marion		15.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2006F0Marion
5 mi from Marion		1.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marion

278 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marion since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jul 29, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
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, 202670 mph, estimatedCedar Rapids
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202570 mph, measuredMarion Mc Bride Airport, Bertram, Covington
4 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
Jul 15, 202481 mph, estimatedMarion, Marion Mc Bride Airport, Hiawatha
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202470 mph, estimatedMarion, Cedar Rapids
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202464 mph, estimatedMarion Mc Bride Airport, Alburnett
2 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 Marion; 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 Marion.

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