Hail Swath Map Preview
The Cedar Rapids, IA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 3 public hail reports, 51 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 28, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Map
The July 28, 2023 hail swath map for Cedar Rapids, IA covers approximately 3,517 square miles and includes an estimated 186,418 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,554 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 80,940 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 971 sq mi | 44,637 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,554 sq mi | 80,940 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 661 sq mi | 48,865 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 242 sq mi | 8,872 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 71 sq mi | 2,596 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 14 sq mi | 463 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2 sq mi | 15 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 19 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 1 sq mi | 11 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 28, 2023 hail swath map area for Cedar Rapids, IA, HailGeeks estimates 83,182 single-family homes, 3,933 townhomes, and 19,867 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 35,110 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 21,608 | 809 | 3,303 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 35,110 | 1,772 | 9,565 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 21,143 | 1,200 | 6,369 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3,921 | 139 | 509 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,158 | 11 | 121 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 216 | 1 | 0 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 6 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Cedar Rapids, IA Hail Map
Hail from the July 28, 2023 storm was mapped across 32 counties in the Cedar Rapids, IA region. Bremer County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 2,665 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. Zwingle, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 7 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 28, 2023 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 28, 2023 Cedar Rapids, IA hail map spans 125 ZIP codes. ZIP 50677 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,540.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 28, 2023 hail map for Cedar Rapids, IA currently list 3 public hail reports, 51 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2023 6:23 PM CT |
2.75 in | 3 N Denver | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 7:39 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Edmore | IA | Reported at Dubuque County Fairgrounds. |
July 28, 2023 8:14 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Toledo | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2023 7:35 PM CT | Jesup | IA | several 6 inch diameter trees down. | |
July 28, 2023 8:00 PM CT | Ryan | IA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Ryan. Outbuilding damage in Ryan. | |
July 28, 2023 8:07 PM CT | 4 W Cedar Rapids | IA | Tree limbs broken; Power poles broken... shingles blown off part of the roof. | |
July 28, 2023 8:09 PM CT | 2 WNW Marion | IA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
July 28, 2023 8:18 PM CT | Monticello | IA | Several trees and numerous large branches downed across town. | |
July 28, 2023 8:20 PM CT | 2 ENE Marion | IA | damage to mobile homes. | |
July 28, 2023 8:23 PM CT | Anamosa | IA | Multiple trees downed. | |
July 28, 2023 8:24 PM CT | 2 ENE Cedar Rapids | IA | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. | |
July 28, 2023 8:35 PM CT | Wyoming | IA | Powerlines downed througout town... including one onto a mobile home. | |
July 28, 2023 8:35 PM CT | 1 SSE Toledo | IA | Trees down in Tama and Toledo. | |
July 28, 2023 8:40 PM CT | Clarence | IA | Large tree downed on 5th Avenue on the south side of town. | |
July 28, 2023 8:40 PM CT | Swisher | IA | Several trees down in town... time estimated from radar. | |
July 28, 2023 8:41 PM CT | Monticello | IA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Monticello. Trees down throughout town. | |
July 28, 2023 8:48 PM CT | Tipton | IA | Numerous trees downed across town. | |
July 28, 2023 8:56 PM CT | Wheatland | IA | Trees and powerlines downed. | |
July 28, 2023 9:00 PM CT | Washington | IA | Several trees down in the city. One large tree fell on a house and vehicle. Time determined by radar. | |
July 28, 2023 9:05 PM CT | Maquoketa | IA | 3 - 4 inch limbs down in City of Maquoketa. | |
July 28, 2023 9:05 PM CT | 4 SE Shueyville | IA | Several trees down at Sandy Beach Campground. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 28, 2023 9:07 PM CT | 4 N Sweetland Center | IA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
July 28, 2023 9:13 PM CT | Marion | IA | Updates previous report from Marion. Many large branches downed as well as some wired downed. | |
July 28, 2023 9:15 PM CT | 1 E Ainsworth | IA | Several trees down in town. Time determined by radar. | |
July 28, 2023 9:41 PM CT | Monticello | IA | trees down throughout town. | |
July 28, 2023 10:32 PM CT | 1 N Muscatine | IA | Tree downed onto a power line and likely a cause of a house catching fire. | |
July 28, 2023 7:16 PM CT | 70 mph | 1 WSW Independence | IA | Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 N Independence. reported on Davis weather station. |
July 28, 2023 7:35 PM CT | 60 mph | Jesup | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 7:49 PM CT | 70 mph | Manchester | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 7:50 PM CT | 58 mph | Dubuque Regional Arpt | IA | ASOS station KDBQ Dubuque Arpt. |
July 28, 2023 7:53 PM CT | 61 mph | Ryan | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 7:58 PM CT | 70 mph | Palo | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 7:59 PM CT | 60 mph | Atkins | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 8:02 PM CT | 82 mph | 2 SSW Midway | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 8:04 PM CT | 65 mph | 2 WNW Marion | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 8:05 PM CT | 90 mph | Hiawatha | IA | Updates previous tstm wnd gust report from Hiawatha. Several 3 inch diameter tree limbs down. Along with a 12 inch trees down. Strong winds lasted for 20 minutes. |
July 28, 2023 8:10 PM CT | 58 mph | Cedar Rapids | IA | IADOT RWIS. |
July 28, 2023 8:10 PM CT | 75 mph | Cedar Rapids | IA | Mesonet station RCDI4 in Cedar Rapids along I-380. |
July 28, 2023 8:10 PM CT | 80 mph | 3 NNE Cedar Rapids | IA | Updates previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 NNE Cedar Rapids. trees limbs down.. power out...Numerous tree limbs and full trees down in neighborhood. |
July 28, 2023 8:11 PM CT | 90 mph | Hiawatha | IA | 90 mph winds lasting 6 minutes and still ongoing. Zero visibility. |
July 28, 2023 8:15 PM CT | 66 mph | Marion | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 8:16 PM CT | 69 mph | Cedar Rapids Airport | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 8:18 PM CT | 58 mph | 1 SSW Fairview | IA | IADOT RWIS. |
July 28, 2023 8:20 PM CT | 72 mph | 3 E Cedar Rapids | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 8:20 PM CT | 90 mph | Marion | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 8:22 PM CT | 95 mph | Martelle | IA | Relayed from a public viewer measured on their personal weather station. |
July 28, 2023 8:22 PM CT | 65 mph | 2 NNW Lisbon | IA | Mesonet station DVI09350. |
July 28, 2023 8:36 PM CT | 60 mph | Dubuque Regional Arpt | IA | ASOS station KDBQ Dubuque Arpt. |
July 28, 2023 8:39 PM CT | 71 mph | Lowden | IA | union pacific railroad mesonet station. |
July 28, 2023 8:42 PM CT | 69 mph | 1 E Dubuque Regional Ar | IA | Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 E Dubuque Regional Arpt. |
July 28, 2023 8:49 PM CT | 59 mph | 3 N Zwingle | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 8:50 PM CT | 65 mph | 2 NNW Bennett | IA | Mesonet station DVI11039. |
July 28, 2023 8:55 PM CT | 60 mph | 1 ESE Wilton | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 9:33 PM CT | 70 mph | 4 SW Williamsburg | IA | time estimated from radar. |
| 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 28, 2023 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 28, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 12, 2023 through Jul 22, 2023, 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 Jul 22, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Cedar Rapids, IA
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