Storm detail

Cedar Falls, IA Hail Map — April 14, 2026

Local hail summary for the Cedar Falls area: 12.70 square miles of estimated ground-hail footprint; highest mapped band 2+ inches. 3 official hail report(s) within the summary area. Exposure estimates are not confirmed property damage. Open the map to explore the full coverage included in your access. Statistics cover the mapped hail footprint inside the Census boundary of Cedar Falls, IA, not the entire region. The place had 40,713 residents in the 2020 Census. A boundary intersection does not mean the whole community was hit. Estimated housing exposure: 6,298 units in 1-inch-or-larger bands, including 2,289 in 1.5-inch-or-larger bands and 174 in 2-inch-or-larger bands.

Affected states Cedar Falls area, IA
Radar size estimate2+ in
Storm attributesHail
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Cedar Falls, IA Hail Map — April 14, 2026 — regional heatmap and storm polygons
Local area summary

Cedar Falls area, IA

These totals describe the selected local summary area. Opening the map keeps the full coverage allowed by your account; the summary boundary does not cut off the storm polygons.

Estimated size bandArea (sq mi)
2.0+ inches1.44
1.5–<2.0 inches4.0
1.0–<1.5 inches5.56
0.5–<1.0 inches1.7
How the Stone Score works

Experimental estimated housing-exposure index, not a damage rating. Each housing unit is assigned to its highest mapped size band using Census block points; housing units are not a count of individual buildings.

  • 1 stone: qualifying local exposure below the higher tiers.
  • 2 stones: 100+ units at 1.5″+, or 1,000+ at 1″+.
  • 3 stones: 1,000+ units at 1.5″+, or 500+ at 2″+.
  • 4 stones: 5,000+ units at 1.5″+, or 2,000+ at 2″+.
  • 5 stones: 5,000+ units at 2″+.

Local pages require 100+ units at 1″+, or 25+ at 1.5″+. The highest qualifying tier wins. Unrated means insufficient qualifying exposure or missing data—not no damage.

More hail maps and storm history for Cedar Falls

Nearby affected communities

Local official hail reports

1 WSW Cedar Falls: 1.0 inches · 2026-04-14T21:15:00+00:00 (UTC)
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3 W Waterloo: 1.5 inches · 2026-04-14T21:20:00+00:00 (UTC)
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1 SSE Cedar Falls: 2.0 inches · 2026-04-14T21:34:00+00:00 (UTC)
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Potential impact

Storm Impact

Population Affected17,160
Houses Affected7,563
2.00–2.49 in492 people174 houses
1.50–1.99 in4,220 people2,115 houses
1.00–1.49 in9,250 people4,009 houses
0.50–0.99 in3,198 people1,265 houses

Potential impact only—not confirmed property damage.

Storm description

Local hail summary for the Cedar Falls area: 12.70 square miles of estimated ground-hail footprint; highest mapped band 2+ inches. 3 official hail report(s) within the summary area. Exposure estimates are not confirmed property damage. Open the map to explore the full coverage included in your access. Statistics cover the mapped hail footprint inside the Census boundary of Cedar Falls, IA, not the entire region. The place had 40,713 residents in the 2020 Census. A boundary intersection does not mean the whole community was hit. Estimated housing exposure: 6,298 units in 1-inch-or-larger bands, including 2,289 in 1.5-inch-or-larger bands and 174 in 2-inch-or-larger bands.

Storm snapshot

Date windowApril 14, 2026
Mapped area12.7 sq mi
Statusready

What you get

  • HailMapr Core Replay with step-by-step hail-track playback
  • Heatmap and polygon package for the event window
  • Available hail reports with source and location details
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Frequently asked questions

What does the Cedar Falls, IA — April 14, 2026 hail map show?

This storm page summarizes the mapped hail footprint for Cedar Falls, IA — April 14, 2026, including affected areas, peak hail size, mapped area, and related storm details.

Who uses HailMapr storm pages?

These pages are useful for roofers, adjusters, restoration teams, and property owners who want a storm-specific hail footprint before purchasing map access.

Does this storm include hail core replay?

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