Hail Swath Map Preview
The Cedar Rapids, IA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 1 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 2, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Map
The July 2, 2026 hail swath map for Cedar Rapids, IA covers approximately 1,421 square miles and includes an estimated 56,403 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 571 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 30,904 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 571 sq mi | 30,904 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 538 sq mi | 15,900 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 209 sq mi | 4,664 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 70 sq mi | 1,837 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 24 sq mi | 2,092 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 9 sq mi | 1,006 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 2, 2026 hail swath map area for Cedar Rapids, IA, HailGeeks estimates 25,670 single-family homes, 656 townhomes, and 5,851 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 13,456 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 13,456 | 469 | 4,463 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,414 | 139 | 875 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,224 | 15 | 183 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,067 | 6 | 99 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,059 | 18 | 160 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 450 | 9 | 71 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 2, 2026 Cedar Rapids, IA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Map
Hail from the July 2, 2026 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Cedar Rapids, IA region. Buchanan County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 3,347 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 24 cities near Cedar Rapids, IA. Oelwein, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 1,844 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 2, 2026 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 July 2, 2026 Cedar Rapids, IA hail map spans 70 ZIP codes. ZIP 50662 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,653.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 2, 2026 hail map for Cedar Rapids, IA currently list 1 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 2, 2026 5:24 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 W Farley | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 2, 2026 1:48 PM CT | 1 WNW Oelwein | IA | Report of tree branches down in Oelwein. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 2, 2026 4:05 PM CT | 3 NW Rowley | IA | Large branches down. Time estimated using radar. | |
July 2, 2026 4:40 PM CT | 4 N Ryan | IA | Small grain bin tipped over at a farm. Time estimated using radar. | |
July 2, 2026 4:25 PM CT | 60 mph | 1 NW Tennyson | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| 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 July 2, 2026 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 July 2, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 16, 2026 through Jun 28, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Jun 28, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Cedar Rapids, IA
Not sure whether the July 2, 2026 Cedar Rapids, IA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Cedar Rapids, IA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the July 2, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Cedar Rapids, IA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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