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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Princeton, MO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Princeton, MO from April 26, 1955 through June 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
61
Wind Reports
55
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Princeton, MO · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Princeton, MO

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
1:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Princeton, MO
1.50″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fire department reported ping pong ball sized hail. Report relayed by EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Mill Grove, MO
1.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Princeton, MO
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time and location estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Princeton, MO
1.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
8:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Civilian sent photo of quarter to golf ball size hail from rural Mercer County northeast of Cainsville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Cainsville, MO
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
7:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Spickard, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
7:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Princeton, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Princeton, MO
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2021
12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO ESTIMATED 60MPH WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Princeton, MO
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
5:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DRIFTS OF NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON US 65...HAIL FOG AND SLICK ROADS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Mill Grove, MO
2.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
5:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ACCOMPANIED BY VERY STRONG STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Mill Grove, MO
2.75″ hail
May 20, 2018
5:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Modena, MO
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2018
5:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Mount Moriah, MO
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2014
5:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 W Princeton, MO
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
5:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Along with the hail, 70 mph winds were reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 W Princeton, MO
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Princeton, MO

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UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
1:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of tree limbs down at a residence near Princeton. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Princeton, MO
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of tree limbs and wires down between Princeton and Mercer. Time estimated from radar. Location estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Princeton, MO
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal building blown into trees and several limbs down at a property near Princeton. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Princeton, MO
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
1:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large tree limbs down. One tree uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Princeton, MO
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
1:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree over Highway D.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mill Grove, MO
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2023
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL LEAN-TO KNOCKED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Mill Grove, MO
60 mph
Jun 22, 2022
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Princeton, MO
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2022
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE WESTERN PART OF MERCER COUNTY. LOCATION AND TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Cainsville, MO
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2021
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OUTBUILDING BLOWN DOWN IN THE MODENA AREA. DAMAGE TO SEVERAL VEHICLES. SEVERAL POWER POLES WERE ALSO SNAPPED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. REPORTED BY MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF... RELAYED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Modena, MO
60 mph
Jun 2, 2018
9:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Mill Grove, MO
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL TREE LIMBS DOWN 2 TO 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER...2 MILES SOUTH OF CR E ON US 65.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Mill Grove, MO
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
5:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOME WINDOWS BROKEN. 4-5 TREES SNAPPED. WINDS ESTIMATED BY HOMEOWNER TO BE AT LEAST 80 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Modena, MO
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
5:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MACHINE SHED DESTROYED. DEBRIS TOSSED SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET EAST. POWER POLES ALSO SNAPPED. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Mill Grove, MO
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2017
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN BLOCKING ROADS...TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Princeton, MO
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2016
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN...UNKNOWN CONDITION
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Princeton, MO
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Princeton, MO

12 reports
UNK category
Jun 10, 2026
8:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second supercell in Mercer County produced a brief EF-0 tornado near U.S. Highway 65 north of Princeton on 10 June... continuing to the northeast across Finch Avenue before lifting near Muddy Creek. The tornado produced tree damage and bent over power poles on Finch Avenue.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Princeton, MO
UNK category
Jun 10, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 4 E Mercer. Public recorded video of tornado on the ground. Approximate location estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Princeton, MO
UNK category
Jun 29, 2017
12:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BARN DESTROYED... POWER LINES DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Princeton, MO
EF0 category
Nov 11, 2015
2:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Within the line of severe thunderstorms a brief tornado occurred near Princeton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Princeton, MO
EF1 category
Jun 29, 2014
8:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado damaged a single family home and destroyed several hog storage buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.42 NE Princeton Powells Ar, MO
EF0 category
Jul 19, 2010
8:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touchdown was observed 5 miles east of Princeton at 20:26 CST, and lifted at 20:27 CST. The only damage observed, was a destroyed shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Princeton, MO
F0 category
May 29, 2004
10:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed into Mercer county from Grundy county near Mill Grove.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Mill Grove, MO
F4 category
Apr 21, 1973
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F2 category
Sep 26, 1959
9:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F2 category
Sep 26, 1959
9:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F1 category
May 20, 1959
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F1 category
Apr 26, 1955
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 1,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Princeton, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,434
Households527
Housing units639
Income
Median household income$55,066
$100k+ households29.8%
$150k+ households3.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached504
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily32
Large multifamily76
Mobile homes17
Housing mix
Single-family share78.9%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share16.9%
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied390
Renter-occupied137
Vacant units112
Home value & age
Median home value$69,200
Owner homes $300k+3.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1965
Older-home share80.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars494
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Princeton have on record?

Our records show 61 hail, 55 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Princeton, MO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Princeton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Princeton, MO is 3.00″. It was reported near Princeton, MO on May 5, 1971.

A storm report showed up near my home in Princeton — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Princeton and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Princeton — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Princeton address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Princeton — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Princeton address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Princeton — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Princeton, MO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Princeton, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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