Hail History

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Hail history for Hillsboro, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Nov 5, 2017
Hail days since 200657
Days with hail 1 inch or larger42
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles57

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillsboro on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Nov 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Hillsboro

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Dittmer
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hillsboro		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 20251 in
quarter		Vineland
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hillsboro		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Pevely, Cedar Hill, Liguori
6 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Hillsboro		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Hillsboro by year

120630720810941041141221311411531631721811912021222423424225126

When hail season peaks near Hillsboro

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (16) and May (9).

1Jan4Feb8Mar16Apr9May8Jun3Jul1Aug3Sep2Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Hillsboro

Nov 5, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Hillsboro (0 mi from Hillsboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of large hail fell in a wide swath from Hillsboro to the Festus/Crystal City area. One inch or larger hail was also reported in Herculaneum and Hematite. The largest hailstones, around 3 inches in diameter were reported one mile north of Festus.

Apr 19, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mapaville (5 mi from Hillsboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball size fell in the Mapaville area. Several cars had their windshields destroyed by the hail.

May 25, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · De Soto (7 mi from Hillsboro)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · De Soto (6 mi from Hillsboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell across De Soto with the biggest stones being tennis ball size.

Feb 16, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · De Soto (7 mi from Hillsboro)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillsboro

DateRatingWherePath
May 19, 2025EF?De Soto Airport
7 mi from Hillsboro		2.4 mi long, 1 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF2Morse Mill
5 mi from Hillsboro		20.9 mi long, 850 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF0Hillsboro
0 mi from Hillsboro		0.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF1Silica
7 mi from Hillsboro		4.0 mi long, 360 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF1Pevely
9 mi from Hillsboro		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 7, 2017EF0Hillsboro
1 mi from Hillsboro		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 7, 2017EF0Oermann
10 mi from Hillsboro		2.6 mi long, 80 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillsboro

57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillsboro since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 19, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedDe Soto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedOtto, Mapaville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedValles Mines
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202569 mph, estimatedPevely
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202569 mph, estimatedMapaville, De Soto Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202569 mph, estimatedDe Soto
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202474 mph, estimatedDittmer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202469 mph, estimatedDittmer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 202364 mph, estimatedCedar Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202364 mph, estimatedHematite
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Hillsboro; 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 Hillsboro.

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