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Hail history for Hillsboro, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 17, 20261.25 in (50-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.50 in (softball)May 28, 2011

Ane haili ijiin 200629

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon20

Tornado ijiin 10 mile11

Wind reports within 10 miles48

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillsboro on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.50 in (softball) on May 28, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Hillsboro

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jun 17, 2026	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Litchfield 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hillsboro	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 2026	1.50 in ping pong ball	Litchfield Muni Airport 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hillsboro	NOAA Storm Events

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hillsboro

Of 29 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (9) and May (6).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hillsboro

May 28, 2011 · 4.50 in (softball) · Lake Lou Yaeger (9 mi from Hillsboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Most of the hail was quarter to ping pong ball size, though a few of the hail stones were softball size.

Mar 14, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Litchfield Muni Airport (9 mi from Hillsboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to two inches in diameter fell in an area from Litchfield northeastward towards Lake Lou Yaeger.

Jun 5, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Litchfield (5 mi from Hillsboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail on Illinois Route 16 about 3 miles east of Litchfield.

Apr 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Litchfield (7 mi from Hillsboro)

Dec 1, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Litchfield Muni Airport (9 mi from Hillsboro)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillsboro

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 15, 2026	EF1	Walshville 10 mi from Hillsboro	7.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 15, 2026	EF1	Schram City 1 mi from Hillsboro	3.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 15, 2026	EF1	Irving 7 mi from Hillsboro	7.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	Walshville 7 mi from Hillsboro	0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 30, 2019	EF0	Donnellson 8 mi from Hillsboro	1.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018	EF2	Litchfield 7 mi from Hillsboro	6.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018	EF1	Butler 7 mi from Hillsboro	2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 7, 2017	EF1	Irving 6 mi from Hillsboro	7.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2010	EF0	Hillsboro 2 mi from Hillsboro	0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006	F0	Walshville 8 mi from Hillsboro	1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006	F2	Hillsboro 1 mi from Hillsboro	20.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillsboro

48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillsboro since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 3, 2022.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 10, 2026	damage a reported	Donnellson 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026	damage a reported	Witt 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Litchfield 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Coffeen 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Butler 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Irving 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	69 mph, a estimat	Butler, Taylor Spgs 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 2024	74 mph, a estimat	Litchfield 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 2023	70 mph, a estimat	Coffeen 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 2023	70 mph, a estimat	Litchfield 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.

Cities nearby

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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