Hail history for Hillsboro, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hillsboro since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hillsboro
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 14, 2026
20 reports on 13 days since 1975 · #72 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Hillsboro
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Hillsboro
The latest hail report in and around Hillsboro is from April 14, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hillsboro logged 12 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #72 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hillsboro accounts for 13% of the 151 reports filed in Vernon County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Wisconsin town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 14, 2026 near 0.69 S Hillsboro Kckapoo Ar.
Reports were down 91% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2014, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hillsboro 0.6
- Vernon County 4.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hillsboro 6
- Vernon County 42
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hillsboro 0%
- Vernon County 3%
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Hillsboro Kckapoo Ar | Vernon | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Hillsboro | Vernon | $40K | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hillsboro | Vernon | $25K | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hillsboro | Vernon | $25K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Hillsboro | Vernon | $25K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 45%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Hillsboro Kckapoo Ar | Vernon | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.12 ENE Dilly | Vernon | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.5 E Hillsboro | Vernon | — | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.43 NE Dilly | Vernon | — | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 2.53 NNE Hillsboro Kckapoo Ar | Vernon | — | 10:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Hillsboro | Vernon | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Hillsboro | Vernon | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Hillsboro | Vernon | — | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.5 E Dilly | Vernon | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Hillsboro | Vernon | $40K | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hillsboro | Vernon | $25K | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hillsboro | Vernon | $25K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hillsboro
- La Valle 18 km · 12
- Cazenovia 18 km · 10
- Mauston 26 km · 23
- New Lisbon 28 km · 11
- Reedsburg 30 km · 22
- Camp Douglas 30 km · 13
- Viola 32 km · 10
- Richland Center 36 km · 20
Questions about hail in Hillsboro
How often does it hail in Hillsboro, Wisconsin?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hillsboro since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #72 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hillsboro?
Most reports come in April, August, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hillsboro?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 14, 2026 near 0.69 S Hillsboro Kckapoo Ar. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hillsboro?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hillsboro had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 14, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.