Hail HistoryHome › Ohio › Highland County › Hillsboro
Hail history for Hillsboro, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillsboro on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 8, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Hillsboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Marshall 1 hail report · closest 4 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 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Hillsboro
Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Vienna (9 mi from Hillsboro)
National Weather Service description (English): One in hail also occurred at this location.Jul 1, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Boston (7 mi from Hillsboro)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail caused significant damage to a bean field near Overman.Apr 8, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Market (5 mi from Hillsboro)
Jul 11, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hillsboro (2 mi from Hillsboro)
Jul 18, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Vienna (9 mi from Hillsboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillsboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | EF0 | Willettville 8 mi from Hillsboro |
| Oct 16, 2021 | EF0 | Fairview 7 mi from Hillsboro |
| Oct 16, 2021 | EF1 | Samantha 3 mi from Hillsboro |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF1 | New Market 8 mi from Hillsboro |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF0 | Samantha 7 mi from Hillsboro |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF0 | New Petersburg 9 mi from Hillsboro |
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF0 | Hoagland 3 mi from Hillsboro |
| May 10, 2006 | F0 | Hillsboro 6 mi from Hillsboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillsboro
124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillsboro since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Hillsboro, Belfast 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Hillsboro 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hoagland 1 wind report |
| May 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Rocky Fork Lake 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hoagland, Willettville 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Vienna 1 wind report |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Hillsboro, Bridges 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Hillsboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | New Vienna 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 52 mph, estimated | Danville 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.
Nearby cities
- Wilmington
27 hail days - Washington Court House
22 hail days - Goshen
38 hail days - Loveland
53 hail days - Lebanon
46 hail days - Milford
49 hail days - Landen
58 hail days - Summerside
52 hail days
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.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Hillsboro's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Hillsboro with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →