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Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Reports

Last reported hail near Cedar Rapids, IA: Jul 20, 2026 — 1″ reported 7.1 mi SW. Since then, radar has estimated hail up to 1.18″ over the area on one day, Aug 7, 2026. 60 hail reports on 16 storm days within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA since November 2020; radar detected hail over the area on 29 days since October 2020.

Hail map for Cedar Rapids, IA

Showing the 8 most recent of 9 recorded events. The full list is in the hail history below.

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Cedar Rapids populationpopulation
136.9K
Cedar Rapids householdshouseholds
58.3K

Largest hail on record near Cedar Rapids, IA

The biggest hail reported within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA, as ground reports since November 2020. Each links to its day below.

  1. 1.75″April 4, 202323 reports, nearest 0.6 mi SSW
  2. 1.75″April 14, 202611 reports, nearest 1.3 mi E
  3. 1.5″August 15, 20251 report, nearest 3.4 mi W
  4. 1″April 17, 20265 reports, nearest 3.0 mi ENE
  5. 1″April 19, 20235 reports, nearest 3.4 mi WNW

Hail near Cedar Rapids, IA, day by day

Every storm day with a hail report or a radar hail estimate within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA, newest first. Open a day to see its individual reports.

Storm days within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA: the largest and number of ground reports, the radar estimate, and the closest report
DateReported (largest)Reports (1.00″+)Radar estimateClosest reportStorm report
No report01.18″—
1″1 (1)None stored7.1 mi SW
Show 1 report from Jul 20, 2026
Ground hail reports on Jul 20, 2026, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
11:04 AM CDT1″7.1 mi SW
No report01.08″—
No report00.86″—
No report01.03″—
1″5 (5)1.00″3.0 mi ENE
Show 5 reports from Apr 17, 2026
Ground hail reports on Apr 17, 2026, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
1:02 PM CDT1″3.0 mi ENE
3:53 PM CDT1″5.0 mi N
3:36 PM CDT1″5.0 mi N
3:53 PM CDT1″7.1 mi N
3:53 PM CDT1″8.9 mi NNW
1.75″11 (11)1.35″1.3 mi E
Show 11 reports from Apr 14, 2026
Ground hail reports on Apr 14, 2026, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
5:35 PM CDT1.75″1.3 mi E
5:43 PM CDT1″2.9 mi NE
5:31 PM CDT1″3.1 mi WSW
5:33 PM CDT1″3.4 mi W
5:45 PM CDT1.25″4.9 mi NE
5:52 PM CDT1″5.7 mi NNE
5:28 PM CDT1.75″5.9 mi SW
5:29 PM CDT1.25″6.3 mi WSW
5:47 PM CDT1″6.9 mi NE
5:50 PM CDT1.5″7.0 mi NE
5:26 PM CDT1.75″8.5 mi SW
1″2 (2)0.93″4.1 mi SSE
Show 2 reports from Mar 10, 2026
Ground hail reports on Mar 10, 2026, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
7:00 PM CDT1″4.1 mi SSE
6:58 PM CDT1″5.4 mi S
1.5″1 (1)1.80″3.4 mi W
Show 1 report from Aug 15, 2025
Ground hail reports on Aug 15, 2025, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
5:40 PM CDT1.5″3.4 mi W
No report00.91″—
No report00.83″—
0.88″1 (0)None stored2.3 mi E
Show 1 report from Mar 19, 2025
Ground hail reports on Mar 19, 2025, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
9:15 AM CDT0.88″2.3 mi E
No report00.82″—
No report00.82″—
No report01.38″—
No report01.26″—
1″1 (1)1.20″6.4 mi N
Show 1 report from May 24, 2024
Ground hail reports on May 24, 2024, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
7:02 AM CDT1″6.4 mi N
1″1 (1)0.94″6.7 mi WSW
Show 1 report from May 21, 2024
Ground hail reports on May 21, 2024, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
6:56 PM CDT1″6.7 mi WSW
0.75″1 (0)None stored2.2 mi N
Show 1 report from Apr 16, 2024
Ground hail reports on Apr 16, 2024, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
4:25 PM CDT0.75″2.2 mi N
0.75″1 (0)0.86″7.3 mi SSW
Show 1 report from Oct 11, 2023
Ground hail reports on Oct 11, 2023, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
5:12 PM CDT0.75″7.3 mi SSW
No report00.92″—
No report00.84″—
No report01.09″—
1″5 (1)None stored3.4 mi WNW
Show 5 reports from Apr 19, 2023
Ground hail reports on Apr 19, 2023, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
9:34 AM CDT0.75″3.4 mi WNW
9:46 AM CDT0.75″5.7 mi NNE
9:56 AM CDT1″6.0 mi NE
9:46 AM CDT0.88″6.6 mi NE
9:23 AM CDT0.75″9.7 mi WSW
1.75″23 (19)None stored0.6 mi SSW
Show 23 reports from Apr 4, 2023
Ground hail reports on Apr 4, 2023, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
8:37 AM CDT1.5″0.6 mi SSW
8:34 AM CDT1″0.9 mi NNE
8:35 AM CDT1″1.6 mi N
8:42 AM CDT1.25″2.2 mi N
8:34 AM CDT1″2.2 mi N
8:34 AM CDT1″2.4 mi WNW
8:34 AM CDT1″2.9 mi NE
8:28 AM CDT1″2.9 mi N
8:30 AM CDT0.75″2.9 mi N
8:35 AM CDT1.25″3.8 mi NNE
8:40 AM CDT1″4.7 mi NNE
8:41 AM CDT0.75″4.9 mi NE
8:38 AM CDT1.5″4.9 mi NE
8:39 AM CDT0.75″5.2 mi NNE
8:37 AM CDT1.5″5.3 mi NE
8:37 AM CDT1″5.7 mi NNE
8:38 AM CDT1″6.0 mi NE
8:39 AM CDT1″6.1 mi NE
8:40 AM CDT1″6.1 mi NE
8:42 AM CDT1″6.1 mi NE
8:42 AM CDT1.75″6.6 mi NE
8:37 AM CDT1″7.2 mi NE
8:40 AM CDT0.75″7.2 mi NE
0.75″1 (0)None stored9.1 mi SSE
Show 1 report from Jan 16, 2023
Ground hail reports on Jan 16, 2023, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
2:52 PM CST0.75″9.1 mi SSE
1″4 (2)0.90″2.3 mi SE
Show 4 reports from Nov 4, 2022
Ground hail reports on Nov 4, 2022, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
12:25 PM CDT0.75″2.3 mi SE
12:15 PM CDT0.88″2.6 mi WSW
12:20 PM CDT1″3.4 mi E
12:15 PM CDT1″4.0 mi S
1″1 (1)1.47″3.5 mi SW
Show 1 report from Aug 1, 2022
Ground hail reports on Aug 1, 2022, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
12:45 AM CDT1″3.5 mi SW
No report01.50″—
No report00.83″—
No report00.87″—
No report01.35″—
0.75″1 (0)None stored3.6 mi NW
Show 1 report from Dec 26, 2021
Ground hail reports on Dec 26, 2021, nearest first
TimeSizeFrom Cedar Rapids, IARemark
8:14 PM CST0.75″3.6 mi NW
No report00.80″—
No report00.81″—
No report00.75″—

Reported sizes are ground reports filed by trained spotters, the public and emergency managers. Radar estimates come from MESH radar analysis and are not measurements. Both are within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA. Ground reports start Nov 24, 2020, so earlier days show "Not covered". Radar starts Oct 14, 2020. Report times are local to Cedar Rapids, IA.

Hail near Cedar Rapids, IA by year and month

By year
YearStorm daysReportsLargest reportedRadar max
20268191.75″1.35″
2025421.5″1.80″
2024731″1.38″
20237301.75″1.09″
2022651″1.50″
2021410.75″0.81″
Storm days by month, all years
MonthStorm daysBar
January1
February1
March2
April7
May3
June3
July10
August5
September1
October1
November1
December1

Hail near Cedar Rapids, IA has been recorded most often in July: 10 of 36 storm days.

HailPing storm reports near Cedar Rapids, IA

Storms HailPing grouped and published as full reports (hail of 1.00 inch or larger), newest first. The day-by-day list above includes every report.

Hail events near Cedar Rapids, IA with date, maximum hail size, and report counts
Date Max hail Reports 1.00″+ Reports 1.75″+
Aug 7, 2026 2.75″ 9 6
Aug 7, 2026 4.5″ 3 1
Jul 2, 2026 3.5″ 7 3
Apr 17, 2026 2.5″ 8 4
Apr 14, 2026 3″ 6 1
Apr 14, 2026 2″ 19 5
Apr 14, 2026 3.25″ 15 9
Apr 14, 2026 1.5″ 5 0
Jun 15, 2022 2.75″ 3 1

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Recent hail storms near Cedar Rapids, IA

  1. — hail up to 2.75″

    Storm summary, August 7, 2026

    On Aug 7, 2026, hail was reported across the Brighton / North English / Fairfield corridor. Reports concentrated near North English, Brighton, Millersburg, Keota, Pleasant Plain, and Packwood. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.75 inches. HailPing grouped 9 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: North English, Brighton, Millersburg, Keota, Pleasant Plain, Packwood, Fairfield

    9 reports of 1.00"+ hail, 6 at 1.75"+. Read the full hail report

  2. — hail up to 4.5″

    Storm summary, August 7, 2026

    On Aug 7, 2026, hail was reported across the Clarence, IA · Ryan, IA area. Reports concentrated near Clarence and Ryan. The largest reported hailstone measured 4.50 inches. HailPing grouped 3 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Clarence, Ryan

    3 reports of 1.00"+ hail, 1 at 1.75"+. Read the full hail report

  3. — hail up to 3.5″

    Storm summary, July 2, 2026

    On Jul 2, 2026, hail was reported across the Guttenberg / Maynard / Arlington corridor. Reports concentrated near Maynard, Guttenberg, Arlington, Wadena, and Farley. The largest reported hailstone measured 3.50 inches. HailPing grouped 7 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Maynard, Guttenberg, Arlington, Wadena, Farley

    7 reports of 1.00"+ hail, 3 at 1.75"+. Read the full hail report

  4. — hail up to 2.5″

    Storm summary, April 17, 2026

    On Apr 17, 2026, hail was reported across the Tama, IA · Toledo, IA area. Reports concentrated near Tama and Toledo. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.50 inches. HailPing grouped 8 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Tama, Toledo

    8 reports of 1.00"+ hail, 4 at 1.75"+. Read the full hail report

  5. — hail up to 3″

    Storm summary, April 14, 2026

    On Apr 14, 2026, hail was reported across the Center Junction / Bernard / Cascade corridor. Reports concentrated near Center Junction, Monticello, Cascade, Onslow, and Bernard. The largest reported hailstone measured 3.00 inches. HailPing grouped 6 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Center Junction, Monticello, Cascade, Onslow, Bernard

    6 reports of 1.00"+ hail, 1 at 1.75"+. Read the full hail report

  6. — hail up to 2″

    Storm summary, April 14, 2026

    On Apr 14, 2026, hail was reported across the Fairfax / Marion / Van Horne corridor. Reports concentrated near Fairfax, Marion, Van Horne, Cedar Rapids, Blairstown, and Belle Plaine. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.00 inches. HailPing grouped 19 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Fairfax, Marion, Van Horne, Cedar Rapids, Blairstown, Belle Plaine, Vinton, Mount Auburn, Urbana

    19 reports of 1.00"+ hail, 5 at 1.75"+. Read the full hail report

  7. — hail up to 3.25″

    Storm summary, April 14, 2026

    On Apr 14, 2026, hail was reported across the Independence / Cedar Falls / Waterloo corridor. Reports concentrated near Independence, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Jesup, Raymond, and Hudson. The largest reported hailstone measured 3.25 inches. HailPing grouped 15 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Independence, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Jesup, Raymond, Hudson, Dike

    15 reports of 1.00"+ hail, 9 at 1.75"+. Read the full hail report

  8. — hail up to 1.5″

    Storm summary, April 14, 2026

    On Apr 14, 2026, hail was reported across the Coralville, IA · Iowa City, IA · University Heights, IA area. Reports concentrated near Iowa City, University Heights, and Coralville. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.50 inches. HailPing grouped 5 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Iowa City, University Heights, Coralville

    5 reports of 1.00"+ hail. Read the full hail report

About hail in Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids is home to 136,929 people and 58,283 households in Iowa. Hail or a radar hail estimate came within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA on 36 storm days across 2020–2026, an average of 5.6 a year over the full calendar years 2021–2025. July is the busiest month, with 10 of 36 storm days. The largest hail reported since November 2020 measured 1.75 inches on April 4, 2023.

How these figures are counted

Population and household figures are public census estimates for the city itself. Hail event counts and sizes come from reports HailPing has recorded, which may be delayed, incomplete, or later corrected — they are not confirmed hail damage or repair demand. Read the full HailPing Disclaimer

Common questions

When did it last hail in Cedar Rapids, IA?

The last reported hail within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA was on July 20, 2026: hail up to 1 inch was reported, the nearest 7.1 mi SW from Cedar Rapids, IA. Since then, radar has estimated hail up to 1.18″ over the area on one day, Aug 7, 2026. 60 hail reports on 16 storm days within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA since November 2020; radar detected hail over the area on 29 days since October 2020.

How big was the hail in Cedar Rapids, IA?

The largest hail reported within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA on July 20, 2026 measured 1 inch. The largest hail reported near Cedar Rapids, IA since November 2020 measured 1.75 inches on April 4, 2023.

How many hail reports were there near Cedar Rapids, IA?

60 hail reports on 16 storm days within 10 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA since November 2020, of which 45 measured 1.00 inch or larger. Every day is listed on this page.

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