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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 24, 1997

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 24, 1997 from July 24, 1997 through July 24, 1997, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 24, 1997 · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 24, 1997

NWS Hail Reports on July 24, 1997

27 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
7:45 PM MST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Mellette County · 537 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE White River, SD
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hail fell 3 W of Rugby
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Rugby, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
8:15 PM CST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mitchell, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
7:57 PM CST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hail fell 12 N Garrison along with 60 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Garrison, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
7:57 PM CST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hail fell 7 NW Rugby
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Rugby, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
7:57 PM CST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Towner, ND
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
6:45 PM MST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Jackson County · 769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4 inch hail was reported along Highway 63 in northeast Jackson County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 20 NE Kadoka, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 S Stuart, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
7:12 PM CST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Bottineau County · 3,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willow City, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
7:05 PM CST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Beadle County · 5,847 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail severely damaged crops, but the amount of damage was undetermined.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Broadland, SD
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Rolette County · 3,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hail fell 10 N Dunsieth
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Dunseith, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
5:53 PM MST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Stark County · 8,960 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Heart, ND
2.00″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
5:30 PM MST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Stark County · 8,960 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hail fell 5 NW Dickinson
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Dickinson, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew 6 inch diameter tree limbs down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 21 SW Atkinson, NE
0.88″ hail
Jul 24, 1997
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for July 24, 1997
Boyd County · 1,024 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Naper, NE
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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 24, 1997

25 reports
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60 mph
Jul 24, 1997
11:05 PM CST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Badger, SD
70 mph
Jul 24, 1997
10:55 PM CST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Brookings County · 8,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 N Brookings, SD
66 mph
Jul 24, 1997
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Clark County · 1,361 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Naples, SD
60 mph
Jul 24, 1997
8:19 PM CST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mitchell, SD
70 mph
Jul 24, 1997
8:12 PM CST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Rawlins County · 1,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated to at least 70 mph brought down 12 power poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Atwood, KS
70 mph
Jul 24, 1997
6:15 PM MST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Stark County · 8,960 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: wind occurred 5 NW Dickinson
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Dickinson, ND
70 mph
Jul 24, 1997
7:05 PM CST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Beadle County · 5,847 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged a grain bin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Broadland, SD
61 mph
Jul 24, 1997
5:00 PM MST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo, SD
81 mph
Jul 24, 1997
5:45 PM CST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Bottineau County · 3,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: thunderstorm winds tore roof off of dairy barn. The winds also moved a trailer house 3 feet off of its foundation.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lansford, ND
UNK mph
Jul 24, 1997
5:20 PM CST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Grayson County · 43,132 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds resulted in severe damage to a mobile home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitesboro, TX
58 mph
Jul 24, 1997
6:15 PM EST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Clarendon County · 9,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County sheriff reported some trees and transformers down on highway 301 along with many traffic accidents.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Manning, SC
60 mph
Jul 24, 1997
2:50 PM MST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hagerman Police reported about 10 minutes of 60 mph gusts from city HAZMET equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hagerman, NM
58 mph
Jul 24, 1997
4:45 PM EST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Spartanburg County · 102,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glenn Spgs, SC
58 mph
Jul 24, 1997
4:35 PM EST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ON HUNTERS CREEK ROAD IN SNOW CAMP AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Snow Camp, NC
UNK mph
Jul 24, 1997
4:15 PM EST
Wind report for July 24, 1997
Lee County · 235,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind caused minor damage to the roof of a home in Cape Coral.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cape Coral, FL
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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 24, 1997

14 reports
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
10:45 PM CST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado in an open area resulted in no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Lake Preston, SD
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused minor damage to a home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Lake Preston, SD
F1 category
Jul 24, 1997
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Deuel County · 1,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on a farm, uprooting and snapping trees. Every tree on the property was damaged in some way. The tornadic winds drove 2 inch branches underneath the tires of a goose neck trailer with a load of culverts aboard. The wind also drove 2 inch thick tree branches through a metal 40" by 72" quonset, leaving a hole three feet long. Also, 3 walls of a machine shed were blown down, 2 pickups were damaged and metal culverts were thrown about and twisted. A wheelbarrow was pushed for 15 feet, tipping over a motorcycle. Two overhead doors were blown out and one was bashed, damaging a camper. Path length and width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Astoria, SD
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado in an open area resulted in no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Erwin, SD
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
8:46 PM CST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado in an open area resulted in no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: De Smet, SD
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: brief tornado touchdown 3 nw Barton
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Barton, ND
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
3:09 PM MST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Big Horn County · 4,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Basin, WY
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado uprooted several trees, damaged a glass business sign, shattered windows in a few businesses and toppled a few billboards near the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and Sibley Road in Charlotte Harbor.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Punta Gorda, FL
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
12:20 PM EST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado first touched down west of Route 460 between Liberty Street and Indian River Road. The tornado tracked north-northeast across Indian River Road and across the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River before lifting east of Harbor Park and south of I-264. Minor damage to several structures, mostly residential.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Norfolk, VA
F1 category
Jul 24, 1997
12:16 PM EST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado path started in south Norfolk just south of Poindexter Street on Guerriere Street. The tornado then continued north-northeast into the Berkley Avenue Industrial Park before crossing into the southern portion of Norfolk and lifting after causing damage on Roseclair and Joyce Streets. One business, a car wash was destroyed, and six sustained major roof damage. One home was damaged in Chesapeake, with damage to a couple of additional structures in the Roseclair and Joyce Street areas of Norfolk.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Norfolk, VA
F1 category
Jul 24, 1997
12:15 PM EST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Chesapeake city · 64,627 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Chesapeake, VA
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
12:24 AM EST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The F1 tornado that crossed over from Kershaw county diminished to an F0 tornado and only took down some trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Mc Bee, SC
F1 category
Jul 24, 1997
12:20 AM EST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado produced winds to 90 mph and damaged a home north of Bethune before crossing the county and and diminishing to an F0 which took down many trees in the Carolina Sand Hills National Wildlife Refuge just north of Mc Bee.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Bethune, SC
F1 category
Jul 24, 1997
12:00 AM EST
Tornado report for July 24, 1997
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Lawn, SC
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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 July 24, 1997?

Our records show 27 hail, 25 wind, and 14 tornado reports on July 24, 1997, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 24, 1997.

What was the largest hail reported on July 24, 1997?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 24, 1997 is 2.00″, reported near Dickinson, ND.

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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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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