Hail history for Cedar Falls, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cedar Falls since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cedar Falls
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Jul 16, 2007
67 reports on 25 days since 1979 · #18 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Cedar Falls
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Cedar Falls
The latest hail report in and around Cedar Falls is from April 23, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 24, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cedar Falls logged 56 reports on 18 hail days, about 2.8 reports a year. That is 6.2 times the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #18 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cedar Falls accounts for 26% of the 253 reports filed in Black Hawk County.
16% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Iowa town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 4.25 in (grapefruit) on July 16, 2007 near 4 N Hudson.
Reports were down 73% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (44). The busiest year was 2010, with 13 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cedar Falls 2.8
- Black Hawk County 8.1
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cedar Falls 18
- Black Hawk County 45
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cedar Falls 16%
- Black Hawk County 13%
- Median Iowa town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2007 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 4 N Hudson | Black Hawk | $50K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Cedar Falls | Black Hawk | $300K | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 3.50 inteacup | Cedar Falls | Black Hawk | $1.0 million | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Cedar City | Black Hawk | $25K | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | Cedar Falls | Black Hawk | $200K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 22%
- 1–2 in 41 61%
- 2 in + 11 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.23 SE Farmer | Black Hawk | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Cedar Falls | Black Hawk | 23:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.72 NE Cedar Falls Arpt | Black Hawk | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NW Cedar Falls Arpt | Black Hawk | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE Cedar Falls Arpt | Black Hawk | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 2.46 NW North Cedar | Black Hawk | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.23 NE Cedar Falls Arpt | Black Hawk | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 SSE Cedar Falls | Black Hawk | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.53 E Cedar Falls Arpt | Black Hawk | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Cedar Falls | Black Hawk | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Cedar Falls | Black Hawk | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cedar Falls | Black Hawk | 17:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cedar Falls
- Waterloo 9 km · 98
- Hudson 9 km · 14
- Janesville 14 km · 10
- Dike 15 km · 15
- Denver 19 km · 16
- Washburn 20 km · 11
- Waverly 23 km · 22
- Parkersburg 27 km · 17
Questions about hail in Cedar Falls
How often does it hail in Cedar Falls, Iowa?
67 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cedar Falls since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.8 reports a year. That ranks #18 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cedar Falls?
Most reports come in April, July, May. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cedar Falls?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on July 16, 2007 near 4 N Hudson. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cedar Falls?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cedar Falls had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 23, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.