Hail Swath Map Preview
The Cedar Rapids, IA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 7 public hail reports, 27 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 21, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Map
The May 21, 2024 hail swath map for Cedar Rapids, IA covers approximately 2,969 square miles and includes an estimated 132,738 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,316 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 52,911 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,068 sq mi | 33,907 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,316 sq mi | 52,911 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 454 sq mi | 24,172 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 105 sq mi | 19,518 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 21 sq mi | 2,178 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 5 sq mi | 52 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 21, 2024 hail swath map area for Cedar Rapids, IA, HailGeeks estimates 59,265 single-family homes, 2,341 townhomes, and 9,723 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 23,931 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 15,894 | 471 | 1,669 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 23,931 | 810 | 3,581 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 10,571 | 421 | 2,120 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 8,011 | 533 | 2,155 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 834 | 106 | 198 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 24 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Map
Hail from the May 21, 2024 storm was mapped across 25 counties in the Cedar Rapids, IA region. Linn County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 9,691 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 72 cities near Cedar Rapids, IA. Center Junction, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 9 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 21, 2024 Cedar Rapids, IA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 21, 2024 Cedar Rapids, IA hail map spans 119 ZIP codes. ZIP 52310 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,840.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 21, 2024 hail map for Cedar Rapids, IA currently list 7 public hail reports, 27 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2024 12:43 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SW Homestead | IA | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 21, 2024 5:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ENE Anamosa | IA | 1 inch hail report by spotter. |
May 21, 2024 6:02 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 NNW Center Junction | IA | JO100 spotter ID called in Hail report.. sent picture to Facebook. Kurt Andreesen Farmstead. 1 mile north Center Junction IA. |
May 21, 2024 6:09 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE Rochester | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:41 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 W Delmar | IA | Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). |
May 21, 2024 6:46 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 E Tipton | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:56 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NNE Fairfax | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2024 5:38 PM CT | 3 W Toledo | IA | Trees down in Meskwaki. | |
May 21, 2024 5:49 PM CT | 1 ESE Traer | IA | Emergency manager reported power lines down near the intersection of Highway 8 and QQ Ave near Traer. Time estimated with radar. | |
May 21, 2024 6:08 PM CT | Wyoming | IA | Corrects time on previous tstm wnd dmg report from Wyoming. tree limbs down. 3 inches in diameter. estimated 60 to 70 mph gusts. | |
May 21, 2024 6:20 PM CT | Fairbank | IA | Roofs blown off multiple homes in Fairbank. Time estimated. | |
May 21, 2024 6:20 PM CT | Fairbank | IA | Corrects previous reports. Roofs blown off of multiple homes in Fairbank. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 21, 2024 6:35 PM CT | 2 SW Conesville | IA | Shed destroyed. | |
May 21, 2024 6:39 PM CT | 2 N Dubuque Regional Ar | IA | tree blown over. estimated 75 mph. | |
May 21, 2024 6:41 PM CT | 3 SW Waterloo | IA | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. | |
May 21, 2024 6:51 PM CT | 2 SSE Rochester | IA | 4 Semi trailers blown over around I-80 Exit 265. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 21, 2024 6:52 PM CT | West Liberty | IA | Numerous trees and branches down across the city. Straight-line winds. | |
May 21, 2024 6:52 PM CT | 2 W Atalissa | IA | 70 mph winds. Debris all over Highway 6 outside of Atalissa. | |
May 21, 2024 6:52 PM CT | 1 WNW Independence | IA | Widespread tree damage in northwest Independence. Trees uprooted and blown over. Some roof damage to sheds nearby. Leaning power poles. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 21, 2024 6:53 PM CT | Nichols | IA | Trees down and also power outage west of Nichols. | |
May 21, 2024 6:55 PM CT | Atkins | IA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Atkins. Large 2ft diameter tree down on 2nd street in Atkins. | |
May 21, 2024 6:59 PM CT | Tipton | IA | 6-10 inch limbs down in the middle of Tipton IA. | |
May 21, 2024 7:20 PM CT | Atkins | IA | Large 2ft diameter tree down on 2nd street in Atkins. | |
May 21, 2024 8:01 PM CT | Potosi | WI | Trees down on houses. | |
May 21, 2024 8:30 PM CT | Wyoming | IA | tree limbs down. 3 inches in diameter. estimated 60 to 70 mph gusts. time estimated. | |
May 21, 2024 5:50 PM CT | 65 mph | Traer | IA | Est 60-70 mph with pea hail. |
May 21, 2024 6:01 PM CT | 68 mph | Waterloo Regional Airpo | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:23 PM CT | 70 mph | 2 S Oelwein | IA | . |
May 21, 2024 6:36 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 W Garrison | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:38 PM CT | 77 mph | 1 E Dubuque Regional Ar | IA | ASOS station KDBQ Dubuque Arpt. |
May 21, 2024 6:52 PM CT | 80 mph | 1 ENE Norway | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:52 PM CT | 70 mph | 1 W West Liberty | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:55 PM CT | 100 mph | 2 SE Atkins | IA | Davis station recorded 100 mph gust at 657 pm. Also barn blown apart. Some roof damage to several structures. Tree branches downed and some pine trees uprooted. photos of damage taken at 655 pm. |
May 21, 2024 6:56 PM CT | 60 mph | 1 NNE Rochester | IA | Est 60+ mph by trained spotter CE196. lose of power... grill and patio furniture blown off deck. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 21, 2024 Cedar Rapids, IA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Cedar Rapids, IA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Cedar Rapids, IA region as the May 21, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 29, 2024 through May 20, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from May 20, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Cedar Rapids, IA
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