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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 16, 1997

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 16, 1997 from July 16, 1997 through July 16, 1997, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

110

Wind Reports

147

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

4.50″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · July 16, 1997 · 1997–present Updated Daily · last Jul 16, 1997

NWS Hail Reports on July 16, 1997

110 reports

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0.88″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
11:55 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Eagan, MN

1.75″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
11:54 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Sedgwick County · 157,004 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Viola, KS

1.00″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
11:40 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Sedgwick County · 157,004 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Viola, KS

0.88″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
11:30 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN

2.75″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
11:15 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN

1.75″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
10:58 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Farmington, MN

0.75″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
10:13 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Swift County · 3,775 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Appleton, MN

1.00″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
11:05 PM EST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail was reported throughout Mc Donough.

NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Donough, GA

1.00″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
9:55 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Clark County · 1,361 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: The hail destroyed a wheat crop.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Crocker, SD

1.00″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
9:41 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Morris, MN

0.75″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
9:35 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Day County · 2,939 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Bristol, SD

0.75″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
9:00 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Day County · 2,939 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, SD

1.00″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
9:00 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Adams, WI

0.75″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
8:35 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Day County · 2,939 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, SD

3.00″ hail

Jul 16, 1997
7:45 PM CST

Hail report for July 16, 1997

Potter County · 1,060 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Lebanon, SD

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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 July 16, 1997

147 reports

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58 mph

Jul 16, 1997
11:15 PM PST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Union County · 8,172 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A tree limb blown into a power substation tripped a braker leaving 1,950 customers without power for just over an hour.

NWS Wind Report Location: La Grande, OR

58 mph

Jul 16, 1997
11:55 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Chippewa County · 4,488 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees blown down. Estimated windspeed.

NWS Wind Report Location: Clara City, MN

60 mph

Jul 16, 1997
11:40 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Lac qui Parle County · 3,021 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, MN

66 mph

Jul 16, 1997
11:06 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Grant County · 2,677 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Twin Brooks, SD

81 mph

Jul 16, 1997
11:05 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Damaging thunderstorm winds downed two cottonwood trees and destroyed a fishing dock.

NWS Wind Report Location: South Shore, SD

60 mph

Jul 16, 1997
11:01 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Sumner County · 8,391 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREES & POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Wellington, KS

70 mph

Jul 16, 1997
10:46 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Florence, SD

60 mph

Jul 16, 1997
10:35 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Day County · 2,939 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Webster, SD

60 mph

Jul 16, 1997
10:35 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Day County · 2,939 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Damaging thunderstorm winds blew some buildings down and some trees were uprooted.

NWS Wind Report Location: Waubay, SD

60 mph

Jul 16, 1997
10:20 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Day County · 2,939 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down some poles and some powerlines.

NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Webster, SD

UNK mph

Jul 16, 1997
11:15 PM EST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Butts County · 7,765 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Jackson, GA

81 mph

Jul 16, 1997
9:55 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Clark County · 1,361 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Damaging thunderstorm winds and hail destroyed a wheat crop and knocked down an apple tree along with many large branches.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Crocker, SD

60 mph

Jul 16, 1997
9:35 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Day County · 2,939 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew some large limbs down.

NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Bristol, SD

UNK mph

Jul 16, 1997
10:30 PM EST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Butts County · 7,765 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down and power lines were snapped by thunderstorm winds.

NWS Wind Report Location: Jackson, GA

81 mph

Jul 16, 1997
9:30 PM CST

Wind report for July 16, 1997

Faulk County · 903 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Faulkton, SD

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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 July 16, 1997

12 reports

F1 category

Jul 16, 1997
6:45 PM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

Hughes County · 5,201 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: The tornado swept up dust and debris as it tracked steadily southeast across 2 miles of open country. Path and length were estimated.

NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Pierre, SD

F0 category

Jul 16, 1997
6:25 PM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

Hughes County · 5,201 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: The tornado, spotted by a pilot, struck an airport and ripped the roof off of an air carrier , smashing five airplanes. Path length and width were estimated.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Pierre, SD

F0 category

Jul 16, 1997
6:15 PM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

Brazoria County · 106,699 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Trailer home destroyed and a roof was blown off a house in Manvel. Many trees blown down between CR 48-CR 58-HWY 6.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Manvel, TX

F0 category

Jul 16, 1997
4:41 PM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

Waushara County · 12,466 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Hancock, WI

F0 category

Jul 16, 1997
3:20 PM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Elderon, WI

F1 category

Jul 16, 1997
3:09 PM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: NNE Ringle, WI

F0 category

Jul 16, 1997
3:00 PM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Sunset, WI

F0 category

Jul 16, 1997
3:00 PM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Hogarty, WI

F2 category

Jul 16, 1997
2:40 PM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: NNE Nutterville, WI

F2 category

Jul 16, 1997
2:38 PM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

Lincoln County · 13,115 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: ESE Merrill, WI

F0 category

Jul 16, 1997
12:15 PM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

New Madrid County · 5,780 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported a brief touchdown. The tornado was not associated with a severe thunderstorm. No damage was observed.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Conran, MO

F0 category

Jul 16, 1997
11:47 AM CST

Tornado report for July 16, 1997

New Madrid County · 5,780 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A nearly stationary tornado was observed for a few minutes. Several law enforcement personnel confirmed the tornado. The brief tornado, which was not associated with any severe thunderstorms, caused no damage over open farmland.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Howardville, 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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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded on July 16, 1997?

Our records show 110 hail, 147 wind, and 12 tornado reports on July 16, 1997, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 16, 1997.

What was the largest hail reported on July 16, 1997?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 16, 1997 is 4.50″, reported near Merrill, WI.

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 July 16, 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 July 16, 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 July 16, 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 July 16, 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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