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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on April 4, 1997

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on April 4, 1997 from April 4, 1997 through April 4, 1997, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
43
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · April 4, 1997 · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 4, 1997

NWS Hail Reports on April 4, 1997

43 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
11:30 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Goliad County · 2,779 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff report of golfball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weesatche, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
11:15 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Lonoke County · 23,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: England, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
11:00 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Bee County · 7,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Police report of golfball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pettus, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
10:35 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Live Oak County · 3,951 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff report of golfball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: George West, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
9:50 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Benton, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
9:10 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Webb County · 58,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS spotter report of golfball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laredo, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
8:38 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benton, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benton, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
8:25 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Wilson County · 13,349 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Floresville, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
7:49 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Natchitoches, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Falls County · 5,853 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lott, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Temple, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
7:05 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salado, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Williamson County · 183,198 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1997
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for April 4, 1997
Travis County · 310,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, TX
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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.

NWS Wind Reports on April 4, 1997

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69 mph
Apr 4, 1997
11:55 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees toppled from winds across Hwy 24.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NW Blevins, AR
60 mph
Apr 4, 1997
11:55 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Carroll County · 10,609 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Isolated severe thunderstorms developed in northwest Arkansas during the late evening of April 4th. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 miles an hour in Mountainburg and 1 mile southwest of Green Forest, and power lines were blown down in Van Buren.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Green Forest, AR
58 mph
Apr 4, 1997
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Lonoke County · 23,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down some large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Humnoke, AR
58 mph
Apr 4, 1997
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Lonoke County · 23,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Keo, AR
UNK mph
Apr 4, 1997
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread damage was reported to trees in the Runge area, with many trees blown over by the damaging winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Runge, TX
69 mph
Apr 4, 1997
11:00 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Live Oak County · 3,951 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees downed over power lines resulting in numerous power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Three Rivers, TX
69 mph
Apr 4, 1997
11:00 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Rusk County · 15,894 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were toppled by the strong winds along FM13.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Henderson, TX
58 mph
Apr 4, 1997
10:50 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Redfield, AR
104 mph
Apr 4, 1997
10:50 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and powerlines toppled. Some homes and businesses damaged from the fallen trees. A 5-ton air conditioning unit was blown off a school building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rusk, TX
69 mph
Apr 4, 1997
10:48 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down across Hwy 110.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Summerfield, TX
60 mph
Apr 4, 1997
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mountainburg, AR
58 mph
Apr 4, 1997
10:40 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Grant County · 5,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prague, AR
UNK mph
Apr 4, 1997
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, AR
58 mph
Apr 4, 1997
10:10 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cherry Hill, AR
69 mph
Apr 4, 1997
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for April 4, 1997
Harrison County · 20,417 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees toppled across FM2625 and across powerlines resulting in a blocked road and power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scottsville, TX
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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.

NWS Tornado Reports on April 4, 1997

13 reports
F0 category
Apr 4, 1997
8:40 PM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Pushmataha County · 4,175 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado moved east of Nashoba, producing a narrow band of tree damage. The tornado was rated F0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Nashoba, OK
F1 category
Apr 4, 1997
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Columbia County · 7,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 1 mile southwest of Cotton Valley in Webster Parish, LA., and moved northeast past Shangaloo into Columbia County, AR., 7 miles southwest of Emerson. The tornado snapped numerous trees and damaged one home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Emerson, AR
F0 category
Apr 4, 1997
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown blew down signs and trees, and damaged a gas station.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pilot Pt, TX
F1 category
Apr 4, 1997
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 1 mile southwest of Cotton Valley in Webster Parish, LA., and moved northeast past Shangaloo. Trees were uprooted while several homes were lifted off their foundations. A travel trailer was blown into a neighbouring field about one hundred yards distance. The Shangaloo high school suffered moderate damage as part of its roof and frame was torn apart. The principal was in the school and said the tornado sounded like a jet airplane before takeoff. The tornado exited the county and the state of Louisiana 7 miles northeast of Shangaloo moving into Columbia County, Arkansas where it continued to 1 mile east of Emerson before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Cotton Vly, LA
F1 category
Apr 4, 1997
3:45 PM MST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pine Bluffs Wyoming, NE
F0 category
Apr 4, 1997
2:50 PM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Trinity County · 4,668 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Nogalus, TX
F0 category
Apr 4, 1997
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Trinity County · 4,668 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Pennington, TX
F1 category
Apr 4, 1997
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Houston County · 7,569 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Latexo, TX
F0 category
Apr 4, 1997
2:05 PM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Houston County · 7,569 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Crockett, TX
F1 category
Apr 4, 1997
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Houston County · 7,569 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Lovelady, TX
F0 category
Apr 4, 1997
11:04 AM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Tom Green County · 37,285 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW San Angelo, TX
F0 category
Apr 4, 1997
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Off duty commercial pilot reported tornado on ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Bayview, TX
F1 category
Apr 4, 1997
3:25 AM CST
Tornado report for April 4, 1997
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Brownsville Arpt, TX
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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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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on April 4, 1997?

Our records show 43 hail, 64 wind, and 13 tornado reports on April 4, 1997, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 4, 1997.

What was the largest hail reported on April 4, 1997?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on April 4, 1997 is 3.00″, reported near Eastland, TX.

Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?

Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.

A report appeared near my home on April 4, 1997 — is my roof damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report shows that hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby, not that any specific home was hit. To find out whether your property was affected, check an address-level hail report, and if it looks significant, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection before scheduling roof work.

I am buying or selling a home — how do these on April 4, 1997 reports help?

If a storm passed through, a roof or exterior may have damage that is hard to see, or a recent repair may trace back to it. Buyers can ask better questions before closing, and sellers can document the home condition up front — both starting from the property address rather than a whole region.

How do I check what happened at a specific address on April 4, 1997?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property — 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 on April 4, 1997 across the United States, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported, 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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