Hail in Cedar County, Iowa
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Cedar County on 26 days since October 2020. That is more than 53% of US counties. It ranks 82 of 99 in Iowa.
The largest radar estimate was 2.6 inches on September 18, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was August 11, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| September 18, 2022 | 2.6 in |
| May 7, 2023 | 2.35 in |
| March 10, 2026 | 1.8 in |
| February 22, 2022 | 1.7 in |
| July 3, 2026 | 1.5 in |
| June 25, 2024 | 1.4 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 20 hail reports since October 2020, and 33 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Iowa
- Franklin County: 63 days
- Plymouth County: 61 days
- Mitchell County: 58 days
- Story County: 58 days
- Woodbury County: 56 days
- Adair County: 55 days