Cedar Rapids, IA hail history
Every day hail 1 inch or larger hit Cedar Rapids neighborhoods since December 2023, from street-level hail swaths checked against NOAA storm reports. Updated daily.
Latest big hail storm: Aug 7, 2026
Shaded areas show where hail 1 inch or larger fell that day, by size, from radar-modeled hail swaths.
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Every hail day in Cedar Rapids
Days when hail 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes in Cedar Rapids, newest first. Homes are the homes in the neighborhoods the hail touched.
| Date | Largest hail | Homes | Neighborhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.75 in | 10,850 | 136 |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.00 in | 5,445 | 5 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.00 in | 3,016 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 in | 2,128 | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 in | 5,524 | 5 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.50 in | 18,860 | 702 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 in | 6,400 | 101 |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 1.00 in | 2,128 | 1 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1.50 in | 27,420 | 1,307 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.00 in | 3,016 | 2 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1.25 in | 4,420 | 8 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.00 in | 4,394 | 3 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1.00 in | 3,186 | 15 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 1.25 in | 3,016 | 2 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 1.50 in | 5,426 | 85 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.00 in | 1,160 | 3 |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 1.00 in | 2,128 | 1 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1.00 in | 2,198 | 2 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.50 in | 8,817 | 137 |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.25 in | 5,741 | 8 |
| May 21, 2024 | 2.00 in | 5,559 | 8 |
Cedar Rapids neighborhoods hit most often
Neighborhoods with the most days of 1-inch-or-larger hail since December 2023.
| Neighborhood | Hail days | Largest | Last hit | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Addition | 20 | 2.00 in | Aug 7, 2026 | 2,128 |
| Second | 15 | 1.75 in | Aug 7, 2026 | 888 |
| Third | 12 | 1.75 in | Aug 7, 2026 | 1,378 |
| Fourth | 11 | 1.75 in | Aug 7, 2026 | 991 |
| Irregular | 7 | 1.50 in | Aug 7, 2026 | 139 |
| Cedar Rapids | 6 | 1.25 in | Apr 14, 2026 | 30 |
| Irregular Survey | 5 | 1.25 in | Apr 14, 2026 | 70 |
| Auditors 65 | 5 | 1.25 in | Apr 14, 2026 | 37 |
| Ridgewood | 3 | 1.25 in | Aug 7, 2026 | 175 |
| Auditors 83 | 3 | 1.25 in | Mar 10, 2026 | 29 |
Hail history near Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hail questions
When was the last hail storm in Cedar Rapids?
The most recent day with hail 1 inch or larger in Cedar Rapids neighborhoods was Aug 7, 2026, with hail up to 1.75 in across 136 neighborhoods (10,850 homes).
How often does it hail in Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids had 21 days with hail 1 inch or larger since December 2023: 8 in 2024, 6 in 2025, 7 in 2026 so far.
What is the largest hail Cedar Rapids has had recently?
The largest hail in Cedar Rapids in that time was 2.00 in on May 21, 2024.
Which hail storm hit the most homes in Cedar Rapids?
The storm on Aug 15, 2025 reached 27,420 homes in 1307 neighborhoods, with hail up to 1.50 in.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail sizes come from radar-modeled hail swaths, mapped to every neighborhood. A day is listed only when it is backed by a strong radar hail signal or by a NOAA Storm Prediction Center hail report nearby, and only when hail of 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes. The newest days are preliminary and can still change slightly.
Updated Nov 2, 2026. Hail sizes are radar-modeled estimates for each neighborhood, not ground measurements at a specific roof.