Hail History

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Hail history for Hiawatha, 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 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles302

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hiawatha on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Hiawatha

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 20, 20261 in
quarter		Fairfax
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hiawatha		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Cedar Rapids, Robins, Toddville
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Hiawatha		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Beverly, Cedar Rapids, Marion
10 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Hiawatha		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		Western, Marion Airport
7 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Hiawatha		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Covington
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hiawatha		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20250.88 in
nickel		Cedar Rapids
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hiawatha		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 Hiawatha by year

50640740810951031111231311431511651711811922021222223324225426

When hail season peaks near Hiawatha

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and June (11).

Jan1Feb7Mar14Apr4May11Jun6Jul7Aug2SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Hiawatha

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

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 (4 mi from Hiawatha)

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

Jun 8, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cedar Rapids (5 mi from Hiawatha)

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 (7 mi from Hiawatha)

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 (9 mi from Hiawatha)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hiawatha

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 31, 2026EF?Cedar Rapids Munic
8 mi from Hiawatha
Jan 16, 2023EF?Ely
9 mi from Hiawatha		0.8 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 7, 2021EF0Beverly
6 mi from Hiawatha		0.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF?Cedar Rapids Airport
9 mi from Hiawatha		0.9 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 25, 2018EF1Alburnett
8 mi from Hiawatha		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 3, 2018EF1Covington
5 mi from Hiawatha		2.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 3, 2018EF1Lafayette
9 mi from Hiawatha		5.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 23, 2015EF1Cedar Rapids Airpark
2 mi from Hiawatha		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 26, 2009EF1Lafayette
9 mi from Hiawatha		15.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2006F0Marion
6 mi from Hiawatha		1.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hiawatha

302 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hiawatha since 2006, on 84 days. The strongest measured gust was 100 mph on May 21, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 202665 mph, estimatedCedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202670 mph, estimatedLafayette, Hiawatha, Cedar Rapids
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202670 mph, estimatedCedar Rapids, Atkins
2 wind reports		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
Mar 14, 202571 mph, measuredCedar Rapids Airport
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

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 Hiawatha; 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 Hiawatha.

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