Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Reports

The last significant hail in Cedar Rapids, IA was on August 7, 2026, with hailstones up to 4.5 inches. HailPing has recorded 8 qualifying hail events near Cedar Rapids, IA since April 2026.

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Cedar Rapids population
136.9K
Cedar Rapids households
58.3K
Recorded hail events
8

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

About hail in Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids is home to 136,929 people and 58,283 households in Iowa. HailPing's record of qualifying hail events near Cedar Rapids begins in April 2026 and stands at 8, with the largest reported hail measuring 4.50 inches. Hail frequency for the area is rated high. Market coverage extends about 60 miles around Cedar Rapids.

Hail risk in Cedar Rapids, IA

The largest recent hail measured 4.5 inches, and the last significant hail fell on August 7, 2026.

Hail history for Cedar Rapids, IA

Every hail event HailPing has recorded near Cedar Rapids, IA, newest first.

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

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Recent hail storms near Cedar Rapids, IA

  1. — hail up to 2.75"

    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"

    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"

    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"

    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"

    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"

    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"

    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"

    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

Common questions

When did it last hail in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The last significant hail in Cedar Rapids, IA was on August 7, 2026. HailPing has recorded 8 qualifying hail events near Cedar Rapids, IA since April 2026.
How big was the hail in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The largest hail reported near Cedar Rapids, IA on August 7, 2026 measured 4.5 inches.
How many hail reports were there near Cedar Rapids, IA?
HailPing grouped 9 reports of 1.00 inch or larger into the August 7, 2026 event near Cedar Rapids, IA.

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