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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 2, 1997

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 2, 1997 from May 2, 1997 through May 2, 1997, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
125
Wind Reports
89
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 2, 1997 · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last May 2, 1997

NWS Hail Reports on May 2, 1997

125 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
11:15 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jackson, MS
1.00″ hail
May 2, 1997
10:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Jersey County · 8,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: County sheriff reported quarterr size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grafton, IL
0.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
10:25 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Lincoln County · 17,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: County sheriff reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elsberry, MO
1.00″ hail
May 2, 1997
10:15 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oak Grove, LA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 1997
10:10 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Pike County · 5,700 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: County sheriff reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cyrene, MO
1.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Hanceville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hanceville, AL
0.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
10:55 PM EST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Lumpkin County · 9,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dahlonega, GA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 1997
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in Mt. Olive, in the southern part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Millport, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
9:44 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Sabine County · 4,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hemphill, TX
1.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
9:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Sabine County · 4,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bronson, TX
1.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
9:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Sabine County · 4,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pineland, TX
1.00″ hail
May 2, 1997
9:37 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Montgomery County · 4,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn spotters reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Middletown, MO
0.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
9:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruston, LA
0.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
9:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shaw, MS
0.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
10:22 PM EST
Hail report for May 2, 1997
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Westminster, SC
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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 May 2, 1997

89 reports
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UNK mph
May 2, 1997
11:49 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arnaudville, LA
58 mph
May 2, 1997
11:40 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were down in the Sand Rock area, in the northwest part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Centre, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 1997
11:35 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Monroe County · 11,873 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aberdeen, MS
UNK mph
May 2, 1997
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Chickasaw County · 5,593 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A grain silo fell on top of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Houston, MS
UNK mph
May 2, 1997
10:55 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Carroll County · 3,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down along Interstate 55.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Carrollton, MS
58 mph
May 2, 1997
10:50 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four trees were blown down within the city limits of Cordova, in the eastern part of the county, requiring clean up.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cordova, AL
58 mph
May 2, 1997
10:25 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down in the Royal community, in the central part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Royal, AL
58 mph
May 2, 1997
11:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, GA
UNK mph
May 2, 1997
9:50 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thirty foot storage building was blown over a house, through a front yard, across a mobile home and into some trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Tupelo, MS
58 mph
May 2, 1997
9:50 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Ralls County · 3,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County sheriff reported power lines down in the southern part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Perry, MO
67 mph
May 2, 1997
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A gust to 67 mph was reported by a spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jasper, AL
60 mph
May 2, 1997
9:10 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Metropolis, IL
UNK mph
May 2, 1997
9:10 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crossett, AR
UNK mph
May 2, 1997
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Water Vly, MS
UNK mph
May 2, 1997
9:55 PM EST
Wind report for May 2, 1997
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down and power lines were snapped in Ellijay.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ellijay, GA
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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 May 2, 1997

14 reports
F0 category
May 2, 1997
8:25 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was sighted by a trained spotter. It touched down briefly in an open field and then dissipated. It caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Schlater, MS
F0 category
May 2, 1997
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the town of Caledonia. The only damage reported with the storm was several downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Caledonia, MS
F0 category
May 2, 1997
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Carroll County · 3,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down briefly and only blew down a couple of trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Vaiden, MS
F1 category
May 2, 1997
6:03 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Montgomery County · 3,853 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in Attala county and traveled a short distance into Montgomery county. Several trees were blown down in Montgomery county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE Poplar Creek, MS
F1 category
May 2, 1997
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Attala County · 6,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Hesterville, MS
F1 category
May 2, 1997
6:40 PM EST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just southwest of Chickamauga in the Ridgecrest Acre mobile home park. Touchdown was noted to be at the intersection of Georgia Highway 136 and 193. Three mobile homes were completely destroyed, and a total of 28 homes/ mobile homes had damage varying from moderate to being totally destroyed. Homes were moved off their foundations and numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Chickamauga, GA
F3 category
May 2, 1997
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado initially touched down 1 mile south of Tchula and moved northeast to 2 miles east southeast of Emory. The path width and strength varied along the path, but at its widest point was 200 yards. The worst damage occurred at a school 2 miles east of Tchula where major damage was done. Fortunately the the school was almost vacant. Along the remainder of the path mostly F1 and F2 damage occurred. Several houses were damaged and one mobile home was flipped over. Of course numerous trees were blown down along the entire path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Tchula, MS
F2 category
May 2, 1997
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Franklin County · 16,100 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A half dozen farm related buildings sustained damage. About 100 big trees were blown down in an apple orchard on White Gap Road. The trees were lying in different directions.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Huntland, TN
F0 category
May 2, 1997
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado damaged roofs to 15 homes and downed a number of trees in Owens Crossroads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Owens Xrds, AL
F0 category
May 2, 1997
4:34 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short tornado hit the Big Cove area of southeast Madison County damaging several houses and the wastewater treatment plant. A busienss with machinery outside and several tin-roofed buildings were also damaged. One older house that appeared abandoned was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Owens Xrds, AL
F2 category
May 2, 1997
4:26 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short but powerful tornado struck the area northwest of Meridianville destroying four homes along with major damage to two otehrs and minor damage to twelve more. The tornado path began in an hope area just southwest of the Colonial Golf Course. The torndo moved through a small subdivision on the north and east sides of the golf course and moved into an open area again as it dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Meridianville, AL
F2 category
May 2, 1997
4:02 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, rated at F2 on the Fujita scale, struck the southern and eastern sections of Athens in Limestone County. The tornado path began about 2 miles south-southwest of Athens near the intersection of Sanderfer Road and County Road 45. The tornado moved northeasterly crossing through southern and eastern sections of Athens. It crossed the intersection of State Road 127 and US 72 where several businesses were damaged. Some damage was caused at Athens Middle School.The tornado continued northeast dissipating near the intersection of Proyr Street and US 31 near Athens High School.According to EMA officals, siz homes were destroyed, 14 homes sustained major damage, and an additional 14 homes had minor damage. Three apartment buildings, each with eight units, were damaged, 13 businesses had major damage, and two businesses reported minor damage.Of the 12 injuries, two were described as serious.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW Athens, AL
F0 category
May 2, 1997
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down at Paradise Shores on the Limestone County side of the Tennessee River downing several trees and causing minor damage to several houses. One tree fell on a car while another fell into a three-car garage damaging a collection of Harley-Davidson motocylces.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Reid, AL
F1 category
May 2, 1997
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2, 1997
East Carroll Parish · 2,311 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down 5 miles west-southwest of Lake Providence where it destroyed a shed. It moved to the northeast and moved over a lake at Lake Providence. To the northeast of the lake it destroyed several sheds and destroyed two grain bins. At this point it reached its maximum width. It then moved northeast to near the Mississippi River, but apparently did not cross the river. Many trees were blown down along the path of this storm as well as several power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Lake Providence, LA
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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

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How many storm reports were recorded on May 2, 1997?

Our records show 125 hail, 89 wind, and 14 tornado reports on May 2, 1997, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 2, 1997.

What was the largest hail reported on May 2, 1997?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 2, 1997 is 3.00″, reported near Clio, IA.

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 May 2, 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 May 2, 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 May 2, 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 May 2, 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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