Hail history for Cedar Rapids, Nebraska

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cedar Rapids since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · Cedar Rapids

Last hail: Aug 17, 2026; 2.50 in, tennis ball size · preliminary
Hail days, last 5 years: 3; since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
Largest ever: 2.50 in; tennis ball · Aug 17, 2026

21 reports on 17 days since 1990 · #254 of 469 Nebraska places

Hail map · Cedar Rapids

Under 1 in
1–1.75 in
1.75–2.5 in
2.5–4 in
4 in +
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21 most recent reports with a location; Boone County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about Cedar Rapids

The latest hail report in and around Cedar Rapids is from August 17, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on August 17, 2026.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cedar Rapids logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 17% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #254 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cedar Rapids accounts for 11% of the 189 reports filed in Boone County.

5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 9% for the median Nebraska town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 17, 2026 near Cedar Rapids.

Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

Cedar Rapids 0.5
Boone County 4.5
Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6

Hail days 2006–2025

Cedar Rapids 10
Boone County 54
Median Nebraska town on this site 10

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

Cedar Rapids 5%
Boone County 8%
Median Nebraska town on this site 9%

Hail over time

By yearBy monthLast 10 years

Reports per year, 1990–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.

All 21 reports by calendar month.

Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
Year	Apr	Jun	Aug	Sep	Total
2026			2		2
2025		1			1
2024					0
2023				1	1
2022					0
2021					0
2020					0
2019					0
2018					0
2017	1				1

Hail days since Nov 3, 2021

Date	Reports	Largest	Storm page
Aug 17, 2026	2	2.50 in	View
Jun 16, 2025	1	1.00 in	—
Sep 23, 2023	1	1.00 in	—

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in Cedar Rapids
Date	Size	Location	County	Time · source
Aug 17, 2026	2.50 intennis ball	Cedar Rapids	Boone	04:35 UTC · NWS prelim.
Aug 17, 2026	1.75 ingolf ball	Cedar Rapids	Boone	04:35 UTC · NWS prelim.
May 2, 2012	1.50 inping pong ball	2.59 SE Cedar Rapids	Boone	19:17 local · NCEI
Oct 9, 2001	1.25 inhalf dollar	Cedar Rapids	Boone	17:45 local · NCEI
Jun 16, 2025	1.00 inquarter	0.69 S Cedar Rapids	Boone	19:25 local · NCEI

Size of every report

Under 1 in 11 52%
1–2 in 9 43%
2 in + 1 5%

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in Cedar Rapids
Date	Size	Location	County	Time · source
Aug 17, 2026	2.50 intennis ball	Cedar Rapids	Boone	04:35 UTC · NWS prelim.
Aug 17, 2026	1.75 ingolf ball	Cedar Rapids	Boone	04:35 UTC · NWS prelim.
Jun 16, 2025	1.00 inquarter	0.69 S Cedar Rapids	Boone	19:25 local · NCEI
Sep 23, 2023	1.00 inquarter	0.69 S Cedar Rapids	Boone	06:54 local · NCEI
Apr 14, 2017	0.75 inpenny	3.18 ESE Cedar Rapids	Boone	20:56 local · NCEI
Jun 3, 2014	1.00 inquarter	0.69 S Cedar Rapids	Boone	16:30 local · NCEI
Apr 9, 2013	1.00 inquarter	0.69 S Cedar Rapids	Boone	14:10 local · NCEI
May 2, 2012	1.50 inping pong ball	2.59 SE Cedar Rapids	Boone	19:17 local · NCEI
Sep 28, 2008	0.75 inpenny	Cedar Rapids	Boone	20:27 local · NCEI
Jun 17, 2008	0.75 inpenny	0.69 N Cedar Rapids Arpt	Boone	20:10 local · NCEI
Jun 4, 2008	0.75 inpenny	0.69 S Cedar Rapids	Boone	17:02 local · NCEI
May 5, 2007	0.75 inpenny	2.59 SE Cedar Rapids	Boone	13:46 local · NCEI

Hail history near Cedar Rapids

Primrose 10 km · 12
Belgrade 12 km · 12
Albion 19 km · 49
Spalding 23 km · 20
St. Edward 24 km · 16
Fullerton 26 km · 40
Wolbach 27 km · 19
Greeley Center 32 km · 31

Questions about hail in Cedar Rapids

How often does it hail in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska?

21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cedar Rapids since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #254 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.

When is hail season in Cedar Rapids?

Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in Cedar Rapids?

2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 17, 2026 near Cedar Rapids. 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 August 17, 2026 (2.50 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?

3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 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.