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Hail history for Hillsboro, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillsboro on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 23, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Hillsboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Hillsboro, Lehigh, Marion 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Hillsboro |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 4 in grapefruit | Marion, Marion Res, Durham 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Hillsboro |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Marion, Goessel 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Hillsboro |
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
When hail season peaks near Hillsboro
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Hillsboro
Apr 23, 2026 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Marion (8 mi from Hillsboro)
National Weather Service description (English): The report was an image relayed from emergency management. This was a delayed report with the time estimated via radar.May 31, 2022 · 3.25 in · Marion Res (5 mi from Hillsboro)
May 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hillsboro (0 mi from Hillsboro)
Apr 23, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Goessel (8 mi from Hillsboro)
Apr 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marion Res (8 mi from Hillsboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail was covering the ground. 50 mph winds occurred with the hail.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillsboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF0 | Lehigh 7 mi from Hillsboro |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF1 | Durham 7 mi from Hillsboro |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF0 | Hillsboro 1 mi from Hillsboro |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF1 | Marion Res 6 mi from Hillsboro |
| Mar 30, 2006 | F1 | Durham 7 mi from Hillsboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillsboro
47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillsboro since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 4, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Hillsboro 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Durham, Marion Res 2 wind reports |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Lehigh 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Marion Res, Hillsboro 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Lehigh, Durham, Marion 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Durham, Hillsboro 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Durham, Hillsboro 2 wind reports |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 70 mph, measured | Durham, Marion Res 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Lehigh, Goessel 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Hillsboro 1 wind report |
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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