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 1.25". There are 1 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 20, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Map
The July 20, 2026 hail swath map for Cedar Rapids, IA covers approximately 773 square miles and includes an estimated 41,521 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 426 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 23,609 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 426 sq mi | 17,067 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 213 sq mi | 23,609 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 78 sq mi | 526 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 46 sq mi | 268 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 10 sq mi | 51 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 20, 2026 hail swath map area for Cedar Rapids, IA, HailGeeks estimates 13,123 single-family homes, 1,711 townhomes, and 6,820 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 7,122 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,122 | 581 | 1,380 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 5,514 | 1,127 | 5,431 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 299 | 3 | 8 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 158 | 0 | 1 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 30 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Map
Hail from the July 20, 2026 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Cedar Rapids, IA region. Keokuk County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 734 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 18 cities near Cedar Rapids, IA. Webster, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 9 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 20, 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 20, 2026 Cedar Rapids, IA hail map spans 41 ZIP codes. ZIP 52591 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 306.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 20, 2026 hail map for Cedar Rapids, IA currently list 1 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 20, 2026 11:04 AM CT |
1.00 in | Fairfax | IA | Penny to Quarter Sized Hail. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 20, 2026 10:45 AM CT | 55 mph | 1 S Fairview | IA | State of Iowa RWIS Site. |
July 20, 2026 11:00 AM CT | 55 mph | 3 Se Hiawatha | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 20, 2026 11:00 AM CT | 2 Nne Cedar Rapids | IA | Report of multiple 3 inch tree limbs snapped. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 20, 2026 11:51 AM CT | 4 Ne Muscatine | IA | Tree down on a mobile home. | |
July 20, 2026 4:12 PM CT | Dike | IA | Medium size tree down. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 20, 2026 4:20 PM CT | 1 Se Cedar Falls | IA | Delayed report - trained spotter reported tree limbs 3 feet long and about 4 to 5 inches in diameter down. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 20, 2026 4:27 PM CT | 62 mph | 5 Sse Reinbeck | IA | PWS gust. |
July 20, 2026 4:39 PM CT | 60 mph | 5 Ese Voorhies | IA | PWS gust. |
July 20, 2026 4:45 PM CT | 60 mph | 1 Wnw Dysart | IA | PWS gust. |
July 20, 2026 4:45 PM CT | 70 mph | 6 Sw Independence Airpo | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 20, 2026 4:59 PM CT | 74 mph | 5 Wsw Shellsburg | IA | measured by automated weather station. |
July 20, 2026 4:59 PM CT | Vinton | IA | Tree downed in town. Time estimated using radar and observations. | |
July 20, 2026 5:04 PM CT | 65 mph | 2 W Newhall | IA | automated weather station. |
July 20, 2026 5:10 PM CT | 70 mph | 3 W Lafayette | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 20, 2026 5:29 PM CT | 3 Nne Marengo | IA | Two trees down on county roads northern part of Iowa County_ time estimated from radar. | |
July 20, 2026 6:43 PM CT | 3 Sw Talleyrand | IA | Delayed report: Owner sent pictures of damage from this location. Grain bin bolts were lifted slightly_ roofing on a barn and outbuilding was removed and 4 to 5 pine trees were snapped at the ground. |
| 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 20, 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 20, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 17, 2026 through Jul 10, 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 Jul 10, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Cedar Rapids, IA
Not sure whether the July 20, 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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