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Hail history for Princeton, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Princeton on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in March and April.
Recent hail near Princeton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hollowayville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Princeton |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2.25 in | Princeton 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Princeton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Princeton by year
When hail season peaks near Princeton
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (7) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Princeton
Mar 10, 2026 · 2.25 in · Princeton (1 mi from Princeton)
May 31, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Malden (6 mi from Princeton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail fell in Malden, IL around 10:50 pm May 31.May 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bureau (8 mi from Princeton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell in Bureau, IL at 1155 pm May 24.Mar 31, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tiskilwa (6 mi from Princeton)
National Weather Service description (English): A public report relayed by broadcast media.Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Malden (7 mi from Princeton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Princeton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | EF? | Depue 9 mi from Princeton |
| Aug 21, 2026 | EF? | Moronts 9 mi from Princeton |
| Aug 9, 2021 | EF? | Wyanet 5 mi from Princeton |
| Jun 22, 2016 | EF1 | Malden 6 mi from Princeton |
| Jul 24, 2009 | EF1 | Princeton Piper Airport 2 mi from Princeton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Princeton
67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Princeton since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 21, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Tiskilwa 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Hennepin, Depue 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Tiskilwa 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Princeton 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 85 mph, estimated | Princeton, Princeton Piper Airport, Depue 4 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Princeton, Malden 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Depue 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Princeton 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 69 mph, estimated | Wyanet, Princeton 4 wind reports |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Dover, Princeton 3 wind reports |
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.
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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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