Hail history for Princeton, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Princeton since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Princeton
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 16, 1997
13 reports on 11 days since 1984 · #172 of 271 Wisconsin 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 14, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Princeton logged 1 report on 1 hail day, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 11% of the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #172 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Princeton accounts for 18% of the 74 reports filed in Green Lake County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Wisconsin town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 16, 1997 near Princeton.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (31% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Princeton 0.1
- Green Lake County 1.5
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Princeton 1
- Green Lake County 19
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Princeton 0%
- Green Lake County 4%
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Princeton | Green Lake | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Green Lake | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Green Lake | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Princeton | Green Lake | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Princeton | Green Lake | 07:43 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 31%
- 1–2 in 9 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Princeton | Green Lake | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Princeton | Green Lake | 07:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SW Princeton | Green Lake | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Princeton | Green Lake | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Princeton | Green Lake | 10:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Princeton | Green Lake | 11:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Princeton | Green Lake | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Princeton | Green Lake | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Princeton | Green Lake | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Princeton | Green Lake | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Princeton | Green Lake | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Green Lake | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Princeton
Questions about hail in Princeton
How often does it hail in Princeton, Wisconsin?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Princeton since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #172 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Princeton?
Most reports come in July, April, March. July alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Princeton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 16, 1997 near Princeton. 0% 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 14, 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?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.