Hail history for Princeton, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Princeton since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Princeton
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 3, 1996
25 reports on 23 days since 1982 · #47 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Princeton
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Princeton
The latest hail report in and around Princeton is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Princeton logged 15 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #47 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Princeton accounts for 26% of the 98 reports filed in Gibson County.
16% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Indiana town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on May 3, 1996 near Princeton.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Princeton 0.8
- Gibson County 3.0
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Princeton 15
- Gibson County 48
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Princeton 16%
- Gibson County 9%
- Median Indiana town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 1996 | 3.00 inteacup | Princeton | Gibson | $1.5 million | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | Lyle | Gibson | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 2.50 intennis ball | Princeton | Gibson | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Princeton | Gibson | — | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Princeton | Gibson | — | 01:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 44%
- 1–2 in 10 40%
- 2 in + 4 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Princeton | Gibson | 11:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 ESE King | Gibson | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Princeton | Gibson | 01:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Ft Branch | Gibson | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Princeton | Gibson | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 3 W Princeton | Gibson | 11:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Princeton | Gibson | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Dec 23, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Princeton | Gibson | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Oct 7, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Princeton | Gibson | 08:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 S Princeton | Gibson | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Princeton | Gibson | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Princeton | Gibson | 14:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Princeton
- Owensville 13 km · 11
- Oakland City 20 km · 16
- Poseyville 27 km · 14
- Petersburg 30 km · 16
- Stewartsville 30 km · 13
- Winslow 32 km · 10
- Wadesville 33 km · 12
- Vincennes 36 km · 35
Questions about hail in Princeton
How often does it hail in Princeton, Indiana?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Princeton since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #47 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Princeton?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Princeton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 3, 1996 near Princeton. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Princeton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Princeton had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 27, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.