Hail history for Cedar Rapids, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cedar Rapids since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cedar Rapids
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 32 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 7, 2020
149 reports on 58 days since 1956 · #2 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Cedar Rapids
- 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 Rapids
The latest hail report in and around Cedar Rapids is from April 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cedar Rapids logged 103 reports on 31 hail days, about 5.2 reports a year. That is 11.4 times the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #2 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cedar Rapids accounts for 38% of the 390 reports filed in Linn County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 7, 2020 near 2.05 E Hiawatha.
Reports were down 39% in 2016–2025 (39) compared with 2006–2015 (64). The busiest year was 2011, with 15 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cedar Rapids 5.2
- Linn County 13.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cedar Rapids 31
- Linn County 67
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cedar Rapids 5%
- Linn County 5%
- 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 | 6 | 7 | 13 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 11 | 1 | 12 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 12 | 12 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 6 | 2.00 in | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 10 | 1.50 in | — |
| Nov 4, 2022 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.05 E Hiawatha | Linn | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.47 SSW Cedar Rapids | Linn | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 S Cedar Rapids | Linn | 11:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.18 N Western | Linn | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.05 E Hiawatha | Linn | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 47 32%
- 1–2 in 94 63%
- 2 in + 8 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.72 SE Robins | Linn | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.17 ESE Cedar Rapids | Linn | 12:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NE Cedar Rapids | Linn | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSE Cedar Rapids | Linn | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.92 SE Covington | Linn | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.72 NE Beverly | Linn | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 S Fairfax | Linn | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.49 N Western | Linn | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.81 N Western | Linn | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.18 N Western | Linn | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNW Western | Linn | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 N Western | Linn | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cedar Rapids
Questions about hail in Cedar Rapids
How often does it hail in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
149 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cedar Rapids since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 5.2 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cedar Rapids?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cedar Rapids?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 7, 2020 near 2.05 E Hiawatha. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cedar Rapids?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cedar Rapids had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 32 reports. The most recent was April 17, 2026.
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.