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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hillsboro, MS from December 2, 1967 through May 27, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hillsboro, MS · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last May 27, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hillsboro, MS

6 reports
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1.50″ hail
Feb 7, 2017
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY THE PUBLIC A MILE EAST OF HILLSBORO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hillsboro, MS
1.75″ hail
Dec 31, 2010
6:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported north of Forest.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.97 SSW Hillsboro, MS
0.75″ hail
Dec 9, 2008
11:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Lake, MS
0.75″ hail
Nov 18, 2003
9:10 AM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, MS
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2001
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, MS
0.75″ hail
Jan 18, 1996
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Forest, MS
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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, MS

22 reports
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UNK mph
May 27, 2025
1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Hillsboro, MS
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2021
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED IN THE HILLSBORO AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, MS
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ON MS 35 BETWEEN MS 21 AND OLD JACKSON RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Hillsboro, MS
UNK mph
Nov 28, 2019
6:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ON MS 35.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Hillsboro, MS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON OLD JACKSON RD
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, MS
58 mph
Jul 5, 2015
9:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in the north central portions of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Hillsboro, MS
58 mph
Oct 2, 2014
4:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down across Salem Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.13 SSE Piketown, MS
58 mph
Aug 16, 2012
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Russell Community Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.14 SSW Piketown, MS
58 mph
Jun 7, 2011
5:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A light pole snapped and transformers were on fire at Old Hillsboro Road and Hillsboro VFW Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Hillsboro, MS
66 mph
Oct 25, 2010
12:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three chicken houses were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Hillsboro, MS
63 mph
Aug 15, 2010
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed along Highway 35 in and around Hillsboro. Numerous trees were also downed around Forest and along Highway 35 just north of the town. A couple trees were downed just west of Morton as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: .72 NE Hillsboro, MS
58 mph
Jun 15, 2010
2:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down on Langsmill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.57 SSE Steel, MS
58 mph
Aug 7, 2008
4:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down in the Clifton Community.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Hillsboro, MS
75 mph
Aug 2, 2008
9:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hundreds of trees and many power lines were blown down across the central and southwest portion of Scott County. Many trees were blown down across area roads along with some power lines. Across the county, nearly 85 percent of all roads had at least 1 tree downed across it.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 NNE Raworth, MS
62 mph
Jul 27, 2008
2:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees were blown along Highway 35 and Old Hillsboro Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.14 E Hillsboro, MS
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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, MS

8 reports
UNK category
Feb 7, 2017
10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HOUSE DAMAGED ON SOUTH LITTLE RIVER ROAD NEAR HWY 35. SEVERAL TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ALONG HWY 35 AND HWY 21.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Hillsboro, MS
EF3 category
Oct 17, 2012
11:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began along Old Jackson Road east of Hillsboro. Initially the tornado tracked southeast downing multiple trees as it crossed Harrison Road and MS Highway 21. There were also a few homes with roof damage in this area and outbuildings were damaged by fallen trees. The tornado then began a more easterly course along Greer Road and began to snap and uproot several additional trees as it crossed Ephesus Road, Langsmill Road, and Russell Community Road. Along Russell Community Road multiple trees fell on structures, including one that fell through a home causing an injury. The tornado continued eastward, downing additional trees and caused minor roof damage at a residence on George Road.||As the tornado reached the Lewis Road area, there was a notable increase in the number of hardwood trees that were snapped along the path. Along the northern end of the track, part of the roof of a small barn was removed. Extensive tree damage continued to the Salem Road area, where the tornado reached its peak intensity of around 140 mph. At this location, three large steel transmission towers were bent toward the ground between Salem Road and Jim Owens Road. Along Jim Owens Road, a large shed and a travel trailer were demolished. Farther east the tornado blew a mobile home into the roadway at Conehatta Road. The roof and walls were separated from the undercarriage and the contents of the home were scattered in the area. There were two occupants in the home at the time, and both escaped without significant injury. Along Stroud Road portions of the roof of an outbuilding were removed and a small silo was blown over before the tornado crossed into Newton County.||The tornado crossed Tuscolameta Creek, continuing to uproot and snap several trees as it passed over the southern end of the town of Conehatta. A small shed was demolished along Hoye Pace Road. Additional homes suffered roof damage along Newton-Conehatta Road and Caney Creek Road. One mobile home was shifted off its foundation and an adjacent barn had much of its metal roof removed. An outbuilding was destroyed by a falling tree along Woodrow Ezell Road. Farther east, much of a metal roof was removed from a shed along Pleasant Valley Road and a home sustained roof damage along Braddock Road. Additional tree damage occurred as the tornado tracked eastward nearly paralleling Braddock Road before lifting near Beaver Dam Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.21 SSW Steel, MS
EF1 category
Mar 11, 2010
3:09 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same parent supercell thunderstorm spawned a second path of tornadic damage to the northwest of the first tornado. This tornado started along Clifton Road, where a number of pine trees were topped and several others were snapped or uprooted. The tornado tracked northeast across Tadpole Road, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, including several large hardwood trees downed across the road itself. The tornado dissipated as it crossed Clifton Hillsboro Road. It was determined to be an EF1 with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.39 W Hillsboro, MS
EF1 category
Mar 11, 2010
3:05 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started in the Bienville National Forest, just to the southwest of Federal Road 508A. As it crossed the road, it snapped and uprooted large numbers of pine trees. This was where the tornado reached its maximum intensity, EF-1 with 100 mph winds, and width of 400 yards. The tornado continued northeast, crossing Clifton Road. The tornado was narrower and somewhat weaker here, but was still topping numerous pine trees and uprooting several hardwood trees. The tornado then continued northeast and crossed Clifton-Hillsboro Road. Numerous trees were downed near a home along this road, and fences were damaged in a field behind the home. Several large pine trees were downed across the road, and power lines were downed as well. The tornado continued northeast as it weakened, downing a few trees and damaging a carport before diminishing at Hillsboro-Ludlow Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.28 NNW Raworth, MS
EF1 category
Sep 1, 2008
3:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down about 5 miles southeast of Hillsboro and tracked northwest for 6 miles. Several trees were uprooted and snapped along the path. Minor shingle damage occurred to a church and home along Highway 35. Several trees were blown down in the Bienville National Forest. On Old Hillsboro Road, a swing and trampoline were blown over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.27 S Steel, MS
F1 category
May 4, 1989
11:31 AM CST
Tornado report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
UNK category
Aug 18, 1970
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F4 category
Dec 2, 1967
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Hillsboro, MS
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
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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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Hillsboro, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population963
Households340
Housing units492
Income
Median household income$47,056
$100k+ households15%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached313
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes179
Housing mix
Single-family share63.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share36.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied303
Renter-occupied37
Vacant units152
Home value & age
Median home value$76,400
Owner homes $300k+6.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1980
Older-home share51.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars292
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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 6 hail, 22 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Hillsboro, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hillsboro?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hillsboro, MS is 1.75″. It was reported near Hillsboro, MS on December 31, 2010.

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, MS, 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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