Hail history for Princeton, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Princeton since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Princeton
- Last hail
- Jun 4, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 8, 2019
21 reports on 18 days since 2000 · #10 of 72 West Virginia 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 June 4, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Princeton logged 16 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #10 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Princeton accounts for 24% of the 87 reports filed in Mercer County.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median West Virginia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on April 8, 2019 near 0.55 W Colored Hill.
Reports were down 55% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 86% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Princeton 0.8
- Mercer County 3.0
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Princeton 13
- Mercer County 38
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Princeton 5%
- Mercer County 1%
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.55 W Colored Hill | Mercer | $50K | 12:03 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 ENE Oney Gap | Mercer | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Princeton | Mercer | — | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Princeton | Mercer | — | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Princeton | Mercer | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 52%
- 1–2 in 9 43%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Oney Gap | Mercer | — | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.11 SW Princeton | Mercer | — | 02:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | Princeton | Mercer | — | 01:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.55 W Colored Hill | Mercer | $50K | 12:03 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 ENE Oney Gap | Mercer | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Princeton | Mercer | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Colored Hill | Mercer | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Princeton | Mercer | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Princeton | Mercer | — | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Princeton | Mercer | — | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Princeton | Mercer | — | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Oney Gap | Mercer | — | 15:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Princeton
Questions about hail in Princeton
How often does it hail in Princeton, West Virginia?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Princeton since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Princeton?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Princeton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 8, 2019 near 0.55 W Colored Hill. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Princeton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 4, 2023 (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?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 4, 2023.
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.