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Hail history for Princeton, TX

Last hail within 10 milesNov 24, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 28, 2024
Hail days since 200656
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles58

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Princeton on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 28, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Princeton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 24, 20250.88 in
nickel		McKinney
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Princeton		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20252 in
hen egg		Melissa, Altoga
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Princeton		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20251 in
quarter		Branch
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Princeton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Forest Grove, Fairview, Princeton
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Princeton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 8, 20251 in
quarter		Branch
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Princeton		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 4, 20241.75 in
golf ball		Climax
1 hail report · closest 3 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

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When hail season peaks near Princeton

Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (10).

Jan4Feb10Mar15Apr10May9JunJul1Aug2Sep2Oct3NovDec

Largest hail storms near Princeton

Apr 21, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · McKinney (9 mi from Princeton)

National Weather Service description (English): An storm spotter reported baseball size hail 2 miles west of McKinney.

May 28, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Biggers (4 mi from Princeton)

National Weather Service description (English): The fire department measured 2.75 hail in Lowry Crossing.

Mar 24, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · McKinney (7 mi from Princeton)

National Weather Service description (English): A social media report indicated tennis ball size hail in McKinney, TX.

Jun 19, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fayburg (8 mi from Princeton)

National Weather Service description (English): Social Media reported tennis ball size hail between the cities of Farmersville and Blue Ridge.

Apr 11, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forest Grove (9 mi from Princeton)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio reported that hail from ping pong ball to hen egg sized fell for 8 minutes near the intersection of Malone Street and Main Street in Allen, TX.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Princeton

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 13, 2022EF2Blue Ridge
9 mi from Princeton		7.5 mi long, 225 yd wide
Apr 4, 2022EF1Blue Ridge
10 mi from Princeton		0.3 mi long, 188 yd wide
Dec 26, 2015EF2Copeville
9 mi from Princeton		5.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Dec 26, 2015EF1Farmersville
6 mi from Princeton		4.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 3, 2014EF0Princeton
2 mi from Princeton		0.9 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Princeton

58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Princeton since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Apr 10, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 26, 202568 mph, measuredMcKinney
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 29, 202561 mph, measuredMcKinney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202575 mph, estimatedFairview, McKinney, Biggers
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 18, 202466 mph, measuredMcKinney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202470 mph, measuredLucas
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202360 mph, estimatedPrinceton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 2, 202364 mph, measuredFairview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 202358 mph, measuredMcKinney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202160 mph, measuredMcKinney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202060 mph, measuredMcKinney
2 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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