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Hail history for Minot Air Force Base, ND
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Minot Air Force Base on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jul 17, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Minot Air Force Base
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Minot Air Force Base in the last two years.
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Jul 17, 2020 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Minot Intl. Airport (10 mi from Minot Air Force Base)
Jun 18, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Minot (7 mi from Minot Air Force Base)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell just to the north of Minot. No report of damage was received from this event.Aug 14, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Minot AFB (1 mi from Minot Air Force Base)
Jun 14, 2018 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Minot AFB (1 mi from Minot Air Force Base)
Sep 20, 2019 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Minot AFB (1 mi from Minot Air Force Base)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Minot Air Force Base
24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Minot Air Force Base since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Jun 9, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | 65 mph, a estimat | Minot Air Force Base 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Minot AFB 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 68 mph, a measured | Minot AFB 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 68 mph, a measured | Minot AFB 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 71 mph, a measured | Minot AFB 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 75 mph, a measured | Minot AFB 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | Glenburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 60 mph, a measured | Minot AFB 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 75 mph, a measured | Minot AFB 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2020 | 62 mph, a measured | Minot AFB 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Minot Air Force Base; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Cities nearby
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Minot Air Force Base.
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