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Hail history for Minden, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Minden on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 29, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Minden
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Minden in the last two years.
Hail days near Minden by year
When hail season peaks near Minden
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Minden
Apr 29, 2022 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Axtell (6 mi from Minden)
National Weather Service description (English): Facebook photo of hail next to a ruler revealed a giant stone approximately four inches in diameter.Jun 7, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Norman (8 mi from Minden)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from quarters up to two inches in diameter was reported along and within a few miles on each side of this path.May 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Minden (0 mi from Minden)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail was reported in Minden.Jun 19, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Heartwell (10 mi from Minden)
Jun 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Minden (5 mi from Minden)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Minden
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | EF1 | Norman 6 mi from Minden |
| Jul 6, 2024 | EF1 | Minden 1 mi from Minden |
| Jul 1, 2024 | EF? | Axtell 8 mi from Minden |
| May 24, 2024 | EF0 | Minden 3 mi from Minden |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF? | Axtell 7 mi from Minden |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF0 | Newark 6 mi from Minden |
| May 2, 2021 | EF0 | Axtell 6 mi from Minden |
| Dec 25, 2016 | EF0 | Norman 7 mi from Minden |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Minden
66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Minden since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Jun 21, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Minden 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Minden, Heartwell 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Heartwell 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Axtell, Minden 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Newark 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Minden 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Minden 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 69 mph, measured | Minden 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Minden 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 85 mph, measured | Heartwell 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.
Nearby cities
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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