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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Cedar Falls, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cedar Falls, IA from July 7, 1956 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
76
Wind Reports
68
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cedar Falls, IA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cedar Falls, IA

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Cedar Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Cedar Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Cedar Falls, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
5:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports measured 1.5 inch diameter hail in Cedar Falls.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Falls, IA
1.25″ hail
Jul 11, 2020
9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Cedar Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2020
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Cedar Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2020
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COURTESY OF KWWL. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Cedar Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2020
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED BY RADAR. COURTESY OF KWWL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Janesville, IA
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2017
1:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NIEKELS TO HALF DOLLAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Janesville, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2017
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 27 AND VIKING ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Cedar Falls, IA
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2017
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Cedar Falls, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 15, 2017
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Cedar Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2017
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2017
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Falls, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2017
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Falls, IA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Cedar Falls, IA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - trained spotter reported tree limbs 3 feet long and about 4 to 5 inches in diameter down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Cedar Falls, IA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree on power lines. power out in portions of Cedar Falls.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Cedar Falls, IA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Multiple pictures of large tree branches (one over 18 inches) down in Cedar Falls. Exact time and location estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Cedar Falls, IA
60 mph
Jun 12, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 mph winds in Cedar Falls.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cedar Falls, IA
66 mph
Jun 12, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Cedar Falls, IA
66 mph
Jun 12, 2025
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Cedar Falls, IA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
4:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down and trees snapped. Shingles blown off a roof as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cedar Falls, IA
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
7:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branch down near UNI. Public report via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cedar Falls, IA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2023
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted and damaged along Waverly Rd. Gazebo damaged. From KWWL TV. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Janesville, IA
60 mph
Aug 24, 2021
7:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Cedar Falls, IA
66 mph
Jul 9, 2020
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES UPROOTED AND TREE LIMBS DOWN. MAILBOX DAMAGED. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Cedar Falls, IA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2020
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE SMASHED PICKUP TRUCK. PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Cedar Falls, IA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2020
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CROPS FLATTENED... MANY TREES UPROOTED OF VARIOUS SIZES... PLAYGROUND SET DEMOLISHED... AND POWER OUT. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Janesville, IA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2020
5:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE UPROOTED AND MANY TREE LIMBS DOWN THROUGHOUT TOWN OF CEDAR FALLS. REPORT VIA KWWL. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Cedar Falls, IA
70 mph
May 17, 2017
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED AT LEAST 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Cedar Falls, IA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Cedar Falls, IA

9 reports
UNK category
Oct 9, 2018
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED AT 3717 W. GRESHAM ROAD CEDAR FALLS... IA. ROOF DAMAGE TO FARM BUILDING... POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Janesville, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
9:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved northeast on the southeast edge of Janesville. This tornado produced primarily crop damage with some minor tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.49 ENE Farmer, IA
EF2 category
May 25, 2008
4:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved in from Butler County and became very broad as it headed toward Fairbank. Tornado lifted on the Buchanan County border.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.15 NNW Benson, IA
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2007
4:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown with no significant damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.47 SSW Castle Hill, IA
F0 category
Jun 1, 2001
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown on the edge of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cedar Falls, IA
F0 category
Jun 1, 2001
3:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country east of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Finchford, IA
F0 category
Jun 1, 2001
2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Cedar Falls, IA
F1 category
Apr 11, 2001
4:07 PM CST
Tornado report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado with intermittent track over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W La Porte City, IA
F3 category
May 11, 2000
6:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multi-vortex, regerative tornado
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cedar Falls, IA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Cedar Falls, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population40,662
Households15,579
Housing units16,612
Income
Median household income$74,165
$100k+ households37.9%
$150k+ households16.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,043
Attached single-family1,139
Small multifamily1,811
Large multifamily3,094
Mobile homes525
Housing mix
Single-family share60.5%
Attached-home share6.9%
Multifamily share29.5%
Mobile-home share3.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,746
Renter-occupied5,833
Vacant units1,033
Home value & age
Median home value$252,500
Owner homes $300k+35.5%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1975
Older-home share56.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,583
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Cedar Falls have on record?

Our records show 76 hail, 68 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Cedar Falls, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cedar Falls?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cedar Falls, IA is 4.50″. It was reported near .51 E Farmer, IA on July 16, 2007.

A storm report showed up near my home in Cedar Falls — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Cedar Falls and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Cedar Falls — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Cedar Falls address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Cedar Falls — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Cedar Falls address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Cedar Falls — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Cedar Falls, IA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Cedar Falls, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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