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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hillsboro, TN from March 25, 1955 through May 17, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hillsboro, TN · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hillsboro, TN

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2018
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK VIDEO SHOWED PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL NEAR HILLSBORO
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSW Viola, TN
0.88″ hail
Jun 24, 2011
12:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hillsboro, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2011
12:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported at AEDC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.11 W Arnolds Afs, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2011
12:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported at main entrance to AEDC.
NWS Hail Report Location: .19 NNE Arnolds Afs, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
2:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 S Winton Town, TN
1.00″ hail
May 7, 1998
5:52 PM CST
Hail report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, TN
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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, TN

14 reports
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UNK mph
May 17, 2024
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Facebook report of a tree down on Hillsboro Viola Road north of Hillsboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Viola, TN
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2020
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL POWER POLES WERE SNAPPED IN THE THOMPSON HALL COMMUNITY
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Monteagle, TN
81 mph
Jul 14, 2015
4:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports from Facebook, Twitter, and broadcast media indicate a large downburst struck the Hillsboro area along the I-24 corridor from Aedc Road southeastward to Stephenson Road. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted, blocking and closing numerous roadways including Love Lane Road, Winchester Highway, Limbo Drive, Oakley Street, Prairie Plains Road, and Stephenson Road. Many of the trees fell on homes and vehicles in the area around Limbo Road near the center of the downburst. Based on damage photos, winds were estimated to range between 60 and 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.69 W Hillsboro, TN
70 mph
Feb 20, 2014
10:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An NWS storm survey found a path of downburst wind damage to the south of the EF1 tornado track. The metal porch of a home on Rutledge Hill Road was destroyed. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Rutledge Hill Road and Highway 41. Winds were estimated around 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .76 SSE Rutledge Hill, TN
63 mph
Apr 27, 2011
5:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Hillsboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: .65 SE Hillsboro, TN
63 mph
Mar 23, 2011
6:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in Hillsboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Manchester Spencer F, TN
63 mph
Jul 9, 2010
1:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Dean Shop Road near the Coffee-Franklin County Line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.51 WSW Prairie Plains, TN
58 mph
May 28, 2010
12:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown down near the Pelham community along Highway 50.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.97 E Betsy Willis, TN
58 mph
May 26, 2008
3:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TDOT reported two trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hillsboro, TN
58 mph
May 22, 2001
12:00 AM CST
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway dept. reported a tree down on Praire Plains Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Hillsboro, TN
69 mph
Apr 20, 2000
6:41 PM CST
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ham reported trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: East Portion, TN
UNK mph
Feb 21, 1997
8:40 AM CST
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, TN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 1996
4:20 PM CST
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Southwest Sections, TN
UNK mph
Mar 25, 1955
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TN
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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, TN

7 reports
UNK category
Nov 11, 2018
7:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A CONTINUATION OF THE EF-2 TORNADO IN FRANKLIN CO... TN. THE TORNADO ENTERED COFFEE CO. AS AN EF-0 TORNADO... SNAPPING LARGE BRANCHES AND CAUSING ROOF DAMAGE TO A BARN. IT DESTROYED SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS AND TORE THE FRONT PORCH OFF OF A HOUSE. THE TORNADO INTENSIFIED TO AN EF-2 IN GRUNDY CO WHERE IT DAMAGED SOME HOMES ON CONRY CIRCLE AND COMPLETELY RIPPED THE ROOF OFF A BRICK HOME ON HWY 50. IT CONTINUED THROUGH GRUNDY KNOCKING DOWN POSSIBLY 1500 TO 2000 TREES AND LIFTED JUST BEFORE SEQUATCHIE CO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 WNW Tracy City, TN
EF1 category
Feb 20, 2014
10:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down along Interstate 24 northwest of Pelham where a tree was snapped and two billboards damaged. Several more trees were uprooted along Betsy Willis Road. A farm suffered significant damage just north of Betsy Willis Road on the west side of Highway 41, with 3 grain silos blown off their base and destroyed and a barn losing part of its roof. An outbuilding at the farm was also destroyed with debris blown southeast across Highway 41. Another barn on the east side of Highway 41 suffered minor roof damage. More trees were blown down east of Highway 41 with another outbuilding destroyed and debris blown across adjacent fields. The tornado then moved into inaccessible forests before lifting. Max winds were estimated up to 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .14 W Betsy Willis, TN
EF0 category
Apr 10, 2009
1:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Chaser video showed brief touchdown in a field just east of Interstate 24.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.56 W Hillsboro, TN
F1 category
Jan 7, 1998
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Coffee county EMA director surveyed the damage. 5 homes had some roof damage, but a brick home lost an entire roof. Some outbuildings were destroyed. There were no injuries. A woman did see a funnel before the tornado struck. Trees and power lines were down on Ragsdale Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Manchester, TN
F0 category
Mar 28, 1997
10:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hillsboro, TN
F0 category
Jun 26, 1994
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Hillsboro. The roof to a house and a barn were damaged. Several trees were blown down. A corn field was damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hillsboro, TN
F3 category
Apr 3, 1974
8:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Hillsboro, TN
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
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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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U.S. Census Data · City

Hillsboro, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population370
Households181
Housing units194
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households37.0%
$150k+ households24.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached135
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes54
Housing mix
Single-family share69.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.6%
Mobile-home share27.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied137
Renter-occupied44
Vacant units13
Home value & age
Median home value$281,600
Owner homes $300k+40.9%
Owner homes $500k+16.1%
Owner homes $750k+16.1%
Median year built1974
Older-home share58.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars169
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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, 14 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Hillsboro, TN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hillsboro?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hillsboro, TN is 1.00″. It was reported near Viola, TN on June 27, 2018.

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, TN, 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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