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Hail history for Minden, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Minden on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 24, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Minden
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Sibley 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Minden |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Minden 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Minden |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Minden by year
When hail season peaks near Minden
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and March (5).
Largest hail storms near Minden
Apr 24, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Goodwill (9 mi from Minden)
Apr 24, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Doyline (9 mi from Minden)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs fell in Doyline.May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sibley (6 mi from Minden)
Mar 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nine Forks (6 mi from Minden)
Mar 10, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Minden (4 mi from Minden)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Minden
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | EF1 | Darley 7 mi from Minden |
| Jul 8, 2024 | EF1 | Harris 6 mi from Minden |
| Jul 8, 2024 | EF1 | Holly Spgs 7 mi from Minden |
| May 11, 2023 | EF1 | Dorcheat 6 mi from Minden |
| May 28, 2021 | EF1 | Minden Webster Field 2 mi from Minden |
| Jan 11, 2020 | EF2 | Darley 6 mi from Minden |
| Nov 8, 2011 | EF0 | Dubberly 8 mi from Minden |
| Apr 26, 2011 | EF1 | Ogden 8 mi from Minden |
| Dec 9, 2008 | EF1 | Goodwill 8 mi from Minden |
| Sep 13, 2008 | EF0 | Goodwill 8 mi from Minden |
| Sep 13, 2008 | EF0 | Gilark 2 mi from Minden |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Minden
78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Minden since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Apr 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Minden, Dubberly 2 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Dixie Inn 1 wind report |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Grove 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Dixie Inn, Doyline 2 wind reports |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Nine Forks 2 wind reports |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Doyline 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 66 mph, estimated | Minden 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Dixie Inn, Doyline, Sibley 3 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Sibley 1 wind report |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Ogden 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 Minden; 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.
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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 Minden.
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