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Hail history for Princeton, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Princeton on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 8, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Princeton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Cumberland Hgts 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from 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 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Princeton
Apr 8, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Colored Hill (1 mi from Princeton)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail stones ranged in diameter from one to three inches. The very large hail caused damage to roof coverings and vehicles. Damage values are estimated.Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flat Top (10 mi from Princeton)
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Princeton (0 mi from Princeton)
May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oney Gap (3 mi from Princeton)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter fell near Princeton, West Virginia.May 28, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Princeton (0 mi from Princeton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Princeton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2014 | EF1 | Pinoak 9 mi from Princeton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Princeton
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Princeton since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 11, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Rocky Gap, Kegley, Spanishburg 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Matoaka 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Bluewell, Sandlick 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lashmeet, Melrose, Sandlick 4 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Speedway, Littlesburg 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ceres, Niday 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Brush Fork, Giatto, Princeton 5 wind reports |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Brush Fork, Montcalm 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Colored Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Flipping Creek Jct 1 wind report |
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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