Hail HistoryHail history for Minden, NV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Minden on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jul 4, 2013. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Minden
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Gardnerville 1 hail report · closest near the center of 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 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (2) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Minden
May 22, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Gardnerville (5 mi from Minden)
Jul 4, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Dresslerville (6 mi from Minden)
Aug 20, 2013 · 0.88 in (nickel) · South Lake Tahoe (10 mi from Minden)
Jul 8, 2015 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Douglas Co Airport (7 mi from Minden)
Aug 13, 2026 · 0.5 in (marble) · Gardnerville (1 mi from Minden)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Minden
4 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Minden since 2006, on 4 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 27, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Centerville 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 59 mph, measured | Douglas Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 78 mph, measured | Mottsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2014 | 61 mph, measured | Gardnerville 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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