Hail History

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Hail history for Hillsboro, MO

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)Nov 5, 2017
Ane haili ijiin 200657
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon42
Tornado ijiin 10 mile7
Wind reports within 10 miles57

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillsboro on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Nov 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Hillsboro

DateSize hailWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Dittmer
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hillsboro		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Vineland
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hillsboro		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Pevely, Cedar Hill, Liguori
6 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Hillsboro		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Hillsboro meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hillsboro

Of 57 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (16) and May (9).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hillsboro

Nov 5, 2017 · 3.00 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 · 2.50 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 a reportedDe Soto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedOtto, Mapaville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 11, 202658 mph, a estimatValles Mines
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202569 mph, a estimatPevely
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202569 mph, a estimatMapaville, De Soto Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202569 mph, a estimatDe Soto
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202474 mph, a estimatDittmer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202469 mph, a estimatDittmer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 202364 mph, a estimatCedar Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202364 mph, a estimatHematite
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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