Hail history for Minden, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Minden since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Minden
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 12, 2002
33 reports on 32 days since 1960 · #114 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Minden
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Minden
The latest hail report in and around Minden is from July 6, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 29, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Minden logged 15 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 25% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #114 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Minden accounts for 19% of the 178 reports filed in Kearney County.
12% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 9% for the median Nebraska town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on June 12, 2002 near Minden.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Minden 0.8
- Kearney County 4.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Minden 14
- Kearney County 57
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Minden 12%
- Kearney County 11%
- Median Nebraska town on this site 9%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 3, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2002 | 4.50 insoftball | Minden | Kearney | $20.0 million | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1997 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 S Minden | Kearney | $25K | 21:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1990 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Kearney | — | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1982 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Kearney | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Minden | Kearney | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 27%
- 1–2 in 20 61%
- 2 in + 4 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Minden | Kearney | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | Minden | Kearney | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 S Minden | Kearney | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.63 E Minden | Kearney | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Minden | Kearney | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Minden | Kearney | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Minden | Kearney | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.96 SSE Minden | Kearney | $50K | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Minden | Kearney | — | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Minden | Kearney | — | 06:22 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Minden | Kearney | $20K | 20:59 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Minden | Kearney | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Minden
Questions about hail in Minden
How often does it hail in Minden, Nebraska?
33 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Minden since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #114 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Minden?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Minden?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 12, 2002 near Minden. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Minden?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Minden had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was July 6, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.