Hail History

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Hail history for Hillsboro, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 17, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)May 28, 2011
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles48

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillsboro on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 28, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Hillsboro

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 17, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Litchfield
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hillsboro		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Litchfield Muni Airport
1 hail report · 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

40620730810921051121213114151611721819201212222312425226

When hail season peaks near Hillsboro

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and May (6).

Jan2Feb3Mar9Apr6May6Jun1JulAug1SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Hillsboro

May 28, 2011 · 4.5 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 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

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2026EF1Walshville
10 mi from Hillsboro		7.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 15, 2026EF1Schram City
1 mi from Hillsboro		3.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 15, 2026EF1Irving
7 mi from Hillsboro		7.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jul 15, 2020EF0Walshville
7 mi from Hillsboro		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 30, 2019EF0Donnellson
8 mi from Hillsboro		1.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF2Litchfield
7 mi from Hillsboro		6.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF1Butler
7 mi from Hillsboro		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 7, 2017EF1Irving
6 mi from Hillsboro		7.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2010EF0Hillsboro
2 mi from Hillsboro		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F0Walshville
8 mi from Hillsboro		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F2Hillsboro
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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedDonnellson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedWitt
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedLitchfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202658 mph, estimatedCoffeen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedButler
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202658 mph, estimatedIrving
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202569 mph, estimatedButler, Taylor Spgs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202474 mph, estimatedLitchfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202370 mph, estimatedCoffeen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202370 mph, estimatedLitchfield
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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