Hail History

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Hail history for Princeton, NJ

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 8, 20230.88 in (5-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 23, 2008
Ane haili ijiin 200620
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon9
Tornado ijiin 10 mile5
Wind reports within 10 miles205

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Princeton on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 23, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and April.

Princeton ranks #863 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Princeton

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Princeton in the last two years.

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Of 20 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (7) and April (5).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Princeton

Jul 23, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pennington (7 mi from Princeton)

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · White Horse (10 mi from Princeton)

Mar 29, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Hamilton Square (8 mi from Princeton)

May 31, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Hamilton Square (8 mi from Princeton)

Jul 28, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Pennington (7 mi from Princeton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Princeton

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 14, 2024EF0Slackwood
7 mi from Princeton		0.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Feb 21, 2023EF2Lewisville
5 mi from Princeton		5.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF0Clarksville
3 mi from Princeton		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF1Robbinsville Airport
9 mi from Princeton		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hightstown
10 mi from Princeton		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Princeton

205 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Princeton since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 2, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage a reportedRocky Hill, West Windsor Twp.
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage a reportedMontgomery Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage a reportedHamilton Square
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedPennington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedEwing
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, a estimatEast Trenton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, a estimatWhite Horse, Princeton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, a estimatEwing Township
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202663 mph, a estimatHopewell, Pennington
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, a measuredEast Trenton, Pennington, Trenton Airport
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Princeton; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Princeton.

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