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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Hillsboro, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hillsboro, IL from March 6, 1961 through March 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62049 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hillsboro, IL · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hillsboro, IL

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 7, 2023
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hillsboro, IL
2.50″ hail
May 28, 2011
1:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Hillsboro, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
4:12 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hillsboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
11:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hillsboro, IL
1.50″ hail
Feb 16, 2006
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that 1 1/2 inch diameter hail covered the ground in Hillsboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
1.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2004
5:21 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2004
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2004
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
0.75″ hail
May 18, 2004
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2003
2:36 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2002
1:54 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2000
5:01 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Sheriff Department reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
1.75″ hail
May 12, 1998
10:16 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
0.88″ hail
Jul 25, 1995
9:05 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large trees and power lines were blown down across much of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Hillsboro, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 2, 2023
12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 WSW HILLSBORO. SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED AND SNAPPED AT OAK GROVES CEMETERY... SOME SNAPPED 12FT OFF THE GROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Hillsboro, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
10:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIA TWITTER WITH PICTURES INCLUDED: TREE DAMAGE AND LIMBS DOWN. TWEET ESTIMATED WIND GUSTS OF 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hillsboro, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES BLOCKING STREET VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2021
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN OVER. VIA TWITTER WITH PICTURE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Hillsboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2020
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE OVER THE ROADWAY IN HILLSBORO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Hillsboro, IL
UNK mph
May 30, 2019
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS A TREE THAT FELL ON A POWER LINE... KNOCKING OUT POWER AND CABLE FOR SOME RESIDENTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hillsboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2016
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND P0WER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
UNK mph
May 7, 2016
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS AND TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
64 mph
Aug 19, 2009
3:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs and a 30 inch diameter oak tree was snapped off near the base.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 NW Hillsboro, IL
60 mph
Jul 12, 2008
3:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds uprooted a large tree and blew down a couple of fences in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hillsboro, IL
60 mph
May 2, 2008
8:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm spotters reported a few large tree branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Hillsboro, IL
59 mph
May 11, 2005
7:40 PM CST
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
63 mph
Jul 9, 2002
5:45 PM CST
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
63 mph
Jun 11, 2002
3:39 PM CST
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
63 mph
Oct 24, 2001
12:45 PM CST
Wind report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The County Sheriff reported numerous trees and power lines down just northwest of Hillsboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Hillsboro, IL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Hillsboro, IL

4 reports
UNK category
Mar 15, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 98mph touched down in the Hillsboro Country Club north of Hillsboro... IL on March 15... 2026 at 5:47pm. It damaged a few trees and caused minor roof damage to homes as it tracked northeast west of IL Rt. 16. As it approached the west side of Irving... it destroyed a barn and snapped a power pole right before it lifted at 5:51pm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Hillsboro, IL
EF0 category
Apr 5, 2010
3:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.37 W Hillsboro, IL
F2 category
Apr 2, 2006
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado first formed on the south side of Hillsboro where it caused a narrow path of sign and window damage at a car dealership and two gasoline stations, and blew metal sheeting into nearby trees at a home improvement store. It then destroyed barns one mile southeast of Irving and 2 miles south of Witt. The barn damage south of Witt was rated F1. The tornado then destroyed a metal shed 3 miles south of Nokomis and lofted the sheet metal up to a mile downstream. It also caused minor damage to a grain bin on a farm about three miles southeast of Nokomis. It then caused major damage to a machine shed three miles east of Nokomis where the sheet metal was blown one half mile downstream. The tornado then intensified to nearly 200 yards wide where it toppled and destroyed two high tension electric power line towers about 5 miles east of Nokomis. The damage was rated low end F2. The tornado then weakened and destroyed another grain bin and caused minor damage before dissipating near the Shelby County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hillsboro, IL
F1 category
Mar 6, 1961
2:16 AM CST
Tornado report for Hillsboro, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Hillsboro, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,693
Households1,720
Housing units1,890
Income
Median household income$48,158
$100k+ households31.8%
$150k+ households16.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,560
Attached single-family46
Small multifamily155
Large multifamily35
Mobile homes94
Housing mix
Single-family share82.5%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share10.1%
Mobile-home share5.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,250
Renter-occupied470
Vacant units170
Home value & age
Median home value$95,800
Owner homes $300k+5.8%
Owner homes $500k+0.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1962
Older-home share83.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,556
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Hillsboro have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 30 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Hillsboro, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hillsboro?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hillsboro, IL is 2.50″. It was reported near .87 NW Hillsboro, IL on May 28, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in Hillsboro — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Hillsboro and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Hillsboro — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Hillsboro address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Hillsboro — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Hillsboro address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Hillsboro — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Hillsboro, IL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Hillsboro, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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