Hail History

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Hail history for Princeton, MA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 4, 2015
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles77

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Princeton on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Princeton

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

Hail days near Princeton by year

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When hail season peaks near Princeton

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and June (6).

JanFeb1MarApr4May6Jun4Jul7Aug2Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Princeton

Jul 19, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Whalom (7 mi from Princeton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Leominster.

Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westminster (7 mi from Princeton)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail fell in Westminster.

May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (7 mi from Princeton)

Sep 13, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Rutland (7 mi from Princeton)

Mar 14, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Westminster (7 mi from Princeton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Princeton

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 6, 2025EF0Paxton
9 mi from Princeton		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 6, 2025EF0Paxton
9 mi from Princeton		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 6, 2025EF0Holden
8 mi from Princeton		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 23, 2018EF0Hubbardston
6 mi from Princeton		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 23, 2015EF0Mantyranta
5 mi from Princeton		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Princeton

77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Princeton since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 27, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Apr 14, 202659 mph, estimatedTurkey Hill Shrs, Brooks, Lovellville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedHolden, Sandy Beach
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202561 mph, measuredFitchburg Muni Airport, Rutland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202560 mph, estimatedChaffin, Turkey Hill Shrs, Lovellville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202464 mph, estimatedChaffin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedLeominster
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202358 mph, estimatedWest Sterling
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202258 mph, estimatedSummit
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202258 mph, estimatedWest Boylston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202164 mph, measuredHolden
3 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.

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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