Hail History

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Hail history for Princeton, IN

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 2, 2012
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles69

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Princeton on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Princeton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Princeton
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Princeton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20250.75 in
penny		King
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Princeton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Princeton
1 hail report · closest near the center of Princeton		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 26, 20251 in
quarter		Hazleton
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Princeton		NOAA Storm Events

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

60610710809103114121131141152161173181192012112232324325126

When hail season peaks near Princeton

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and March (7).

Jan2Feb7Mar9Apr5May6JunJulAug3Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Princeton

Apr 7, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Princeton (0 mi from Princeton)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter size hail accumulated to a depth of two inches in Princeton. Hailstones to nearly the size of baseballs occurred in Oakland City.

Mar 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Haubstadt (9 mi from Princeton)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe hail event, with hail near baseball size, occurred in southern Gibson county causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, vehicles and other structures. Some of the largest hail was reported just south of Fort Branch. Ninety six homes were damaged with many having major shingle damage, siding damage, and windows broken out. One insurance company alone reported 500 vehicles damaged, with many of those being totaled by the large hail.

Jun 25, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Branch (4 mi from Princeton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged from quarter to golf ball size near the Toyota plant on U.S. Highway 41.

Mar 15, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Princeton (0 mi from Princeton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail occurred in Princeton.

May 25, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fort Branch (7 mi from Princeton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Princeton

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 9, 2024EF1Patoka
4 mi from Princeton		1.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 9, 2024EF1Buckskin
8 mi from Princeton		0.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF1Orrville
10 mi from Princeton		17.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 8, 2021EF0Patoka
4 mi from Princeton		1.3 mi long, 60 yd wide
Feb 28, 2011EF2Princeton
2 mi from Princeton		11.8 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Princeton

69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Princeton since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 8, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 26, 2026damage reportedPrinceton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 19, 202562 mph, measuredPrinceton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202581 mph, estimatedHazleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, measuredBaldwin Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202460 mph, estimatedBaldwin Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202475 mph, estimatedPatoka, King
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202464 mph, estimatedFrancisco
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202485 mph, estimatedWheeling, Princeton, Oatsville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202472 mph, measuredFort Branch
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202470 mph, estimatedPrinceton
1 wind report		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.

Nearby cities

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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