Showers and thunderstorms moved eastward across much of eastern Iowa during the evening of March 31, as a warm front lifted through the region. Some of the storms surpassed severe thresholds producing large hail.

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell 5 miles north northeast of Cedar Rapids at 900 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:01:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIAWATHA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail fell 5 miles north northeast of Cedar Rapids at 901 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in BENTON, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:12:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dime to nickel sized hail fell between Vinton and Shellsburg along 64th Street at 912 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in BENTON, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:17:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELLSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail fell in Shellsburg at 917 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:25:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIAWATHA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea to quarter sized hail fell near Blairs Ferry Road and 10th between Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha at 925 pm CDT March 31.  The hail covered the ground.

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:28:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIAWATHA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter sized hail fell on the northeast side of Cedar Rapids at 928 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:30:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail fell along Collins Rd in Cedar Rapids at 930 pm CDT March 31.  The hail covered the ground.

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:31:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime sized hail fell 3 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids at 931 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:31:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime sized hail fell 4 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids at 931 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:32:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea to dime sized hail fell in Marion for about five minutes beginning around 932 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:33:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime sized hail fell in Cedar Rapids at 933 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:37:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime sized hail fell at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids at 937 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in CEDAR, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:50:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENCE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tennis ball sized hail fell in Clarence around 950 pm CDT March 31.  It hailed from 950 pm until 1020 pm.

Hail in CEDAR, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:51:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENCE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter to silver dollar sized hail fell about 1 mile east of Clarence at 951 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in CEDAR, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:55:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Quarter sized hail fell in Lowden at 955 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in CEDAR, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:55:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENCE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail fell in Clarence around 955 pm CDT March 31.  The hail lasted for 5 to 7 minutes.  This report was relayed by a trained spotter.

Hail in CEDAR, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 21:03:00 to 31-MAR-12 21:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWDEN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail fell 1 mile southeast of Lowden at 1003 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in JONES, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 21:20:00 to 31-MAR-12 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel sized hail fell about 5 miles west of Wyoming around 1020 pm CDT March 31.

Hail in CLINTON, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 21:33:00 to 31-MAR-12 21:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dime to quarter sized hail fell in Wheatland at 1033 pm CDT March 31.  This report was relayed by law enforcement.

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 31-MAR-12 20:30:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION MC BRIDE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime sized hail fell at Noelridge Church in Cedar Rapids at 930 pm CDT March 31.