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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 19, 1997

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 19, 1997 from July 19, 1997 through July 19, 1997, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Max Hail Size

4.00″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · July 19, 1997 · 1997–present Updated Daily · last Jul 19, 1997

NWS Hail Reports on July 19, 1997

36 reports

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1.75″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
8:55 PM MST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Prowers County · 3,801 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 25 S Granada, CO

0.75″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
9:23 PM CST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Garfield, KS

0.75″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
8:45 PM CST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Pratt County · 3,672 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Cullison, KS

0.75″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
8:40 PM CST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Edwards County · 1,441 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Trousdale, KS

4.00″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
8:38 PM CST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Roberts County · 3,945 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: The four inch size hail busted a few windshields.

NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Wilmot, SD

1.75″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
8:38 PM CST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Roberts County · 3,945 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 9 E Wilmot, SD

1.75″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
8:38 PM CST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Ortonville, MN

0.75″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
8:10 PM CST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Palo Alto County · 3,800 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Emmetsburg, IA

1.25″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
6:40 PM MST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Prowers County · 3,801 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Granada, CO

0.75″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
5:46 PM MST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Cheyenne County · 840 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NNE Kit Carson, CO

1.75″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
5:45 PM MST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Cheyenne County · 840 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Firstview, CO

0.75″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
5:10 PM MST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail was two inches deep on ground.

NWS Hail Report Location: 15 NE Martin, SD

1.00″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
4:45 PM MST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Kit Carson County · 2,695 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 14 S Flagler, CO

0.75″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
4:40 PM MST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Powell County · 2,252 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Avon, MT

2.00″ hail

Jul 19, 1997
4:30 PM MST

Hail report for July 19, 1997

Custer County · 3,743 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 15 SW Custer, 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 19, 1997

47 reports

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58 mph

Jul 19, 1997
8:30 PM CST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Corwith, IA

60 mph

Jul 19, 1997
5:20 PM PST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Clearwater County · 3,371 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Weippe, ID

UNK mph

Jul 19, 1997
6:58 PM CST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Adair County · 7,731 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree limb( a foot in diamter) in Kirksville. The large limb blocked North Elson Street. The storm also knocked down a power line and blew a dog pen into the street.

NWS Wind Report Location: Kirksville, MO

UNK mph

Jul 19, 1997
6:25 PM CST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew a tent over in a park in Athens resulting in a minor injury to one person. Also, numerous power lines and tree limbs were blown down. No other injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available.

NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, IL

UNK mph

Jul 19, 1997
7:00 PM EST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Suffolk city · 29,181 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Metal furniture blown off porch into river. Shingles blown off of house.

NWS Wind Report Location: Nansemond Shrs, VA

66 mph

Jul 19, 1997
5:00 PM MST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Kit Carson County · 2,695 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Branches up to 4 inches in diameter broken by estimated 60 to 70 mph winds.

NWS Wind Report Location: 12 S Seibert, CO

UNK mph

Jul 19, 1997
5:32 PM CST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down in the Greenview area.

NWS Wind Report Location: Greenview, IL

60 mph

Jul 19, 1997
5:25 PM CST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Perry County · 6,665 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous branches were blown down across roads in Perryville. A spotter estimated winds of 60 MPH.

NWS Wind Report Location: Perryville, MO

58 mph

Jul 19, 1997
6:25 PM EST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE DOWNED WITH THE PASSAGE OF THIS STORM. A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF URBAN FLOODING ALSO OCCURRED.

NWS Wind Report Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC

60 mph

Jul 19, 1997
5:21 PM CST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

McDonough County · 8,891 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Sciota, IL

UNK mph

Jul 19, 1997
5:09 PM CST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A series of severe thunderstorms moved through the Havana area. Numerous trees were blown down, one of which fell onto the roof of a house 2 miles south of Havana. Also, some minor street flooding was reported due to the heavy amounts of rain in a short period of time. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available.

NWS Wind Report Location: Havana, IL

69 mph

Jul 19, 1997
5:05 PM CST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

McDonough County · 8,891 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: High winds reported and power lines flattened.

NWS Wind Report Location: Blandinsville, IL

UNK mph

Jul 19, 1997
5:00 PM CST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Fulton County · 13,850 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs, and power lines in Lewistown and in Sepo. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available.

NWS Wind Report Location: Lewistown, IL

58 mph

Jul 19, 1997
4:56 PM CST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Saline County · 8,846 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Power lines were downed.

NWS Wind Report Location: Galatia, IL

UNK mph

Jul 19, 1997
5:55 PM EST

Wind report for July 19, 1997

Northampton County · 7,031 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Rich Square, NC

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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 19, 1997

6 reports

F0 category

Jul 19, 1997
4:35 PM CST

Tornado report for July 19, 1997

McDonough County · 8,891 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Tornado sighted but no damage or injuries reported.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Blandinsville, IL

F0 category

Jul 19, 1997
1:45 PM MST

Tornado report for July 19, 1997

Beaverhead County · 3,534 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 W Dillon, MT

F0 category

Jul 19, 1997
1:33 PM MST

Tornado report for July 19, 1997

Sublette County · 4,289 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Big Piney, WY

F0 category

Jul 19, 1997
1:50 PM CST

Tornado report for July 19, 1997

McIntosh County · 1,475 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: tornado touched down 4 NE of Zeeland and then moved northeast

NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Zeeland, ND

F0 category

Jul 19, 1997
2:40 PM EST

Tornado report for July 19, 1997

Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: TORNADO PICKED UP A SHED AND THREW IT SEVERAL FEET, DESTROYING THE UNIT

NWS Tornado Report Location: Leland, NC

F0 category

Jul 19, 1997
2:31 PM EST

Tornado report for July 19, 1997

Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCH DOWN JUST BRIEFLY, DID NO DAMAGE

NWS Tornado Report Location: Winnabow, NC

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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 19, 1997?

Our records show 36 hail, 47 wind, and 6 tornado reports on July 19, 1997, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 19, 1997.

What was the largest hail reported on July 19, 1997?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 19, 1997 is 4.00″, reported near Wilmot, SD.

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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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.

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 19, 1997

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