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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in July 1997

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in July 1997 from July 1, 1997 through July 31, 1997, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1,355
Wind Reports
2,444
Tornado Reports
194
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 1997 · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 1997

NWS Hail Reports in July 1997

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 1997
3:08 PM PST
Hail report for July 1997
Shoshone County · 5,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail that accumulated 3 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pinehurst, ID
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 1997
2:55 PM PST
Hail report for July 1997
Shoshone County · 5,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Pinehurst, ID
1.75″ hail
Jul 31, 1997
1:40 PM PST
Hail report for July 1997
Deschutes County · 74,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail from 0.75 to 1.75 inches fell in Bend.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bend, OR
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 1997
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for July 1997
Seminole County · 121,347 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Mary, FL
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 1997
2:31 PM EST
Hail report for July 1997
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Flagler Beach, FL
1.75″ hail
Jul 30, 1997
3:24 PM PST
Hail report for July 1997
Lyon County · 18,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reported golf ball size hail in Dayton.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Dayton, NV
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 1997
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for July 1997
Williamson County · 183,198 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Liberty Hill, TX
1.25″ hail
Jul 30, 1997
2:27 PM PST
Hail report for July 1997
Deschutes County · 74,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail from .5 to 1.25 inches was reported between Lava Lake and Ferndale. Wind gusts to 60 mph blew down numerous trees between Madras and Hermiston. Two-thirds of an inch of rain was reported in Heppner in 20 minutes. Power outage in Echo when lightning started a fire on transformer and power pole. Power outage also occured in Pendleton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lava, OR
0.88″ hail
Jul 30, 1997
3:26 PM MST
Hail report for July 1997
Malheur County · 7,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced 7/8 inch hail at Owyhee Dam in Malheur County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 20 SW Nyssa, OR
1.25″ hail
Jul 30, 1997
2:53 PM MST
Hail report for July 1997
Boulder County · 82,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boulder, CO
0.75″ hail
Jul 30, 1997
2:42 PM MST
Hail report for July 1997
Boulder County · 82,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boulder, CO
0.88″ hail
Jul 30, 1997
3:48 PM EST
Hail report for July 1997
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sharpsburg, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 29, 1997
6:20 PM MST
Hail report for July 1997
Prowers County · 3,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Wiley, CO
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 1997
5:32 PM MST
Hail report for July 1997
Prowers County · 3,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wiley, CO
1.75″ hail
Jul 29, 1997
7:30 PM EST
Hail report for July 1997
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reports golf ball size hail near Hopkins.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Columbia, 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 in July 1997

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75 mph
Jul 31, 1997
5:50 PM PST
Wind report for July 1997
Nez Perce County · 13,018 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported 65 mph wind gust
NWS Wind Report Location: Lenore, ID
58 mph
Jul 31, 1997
4:20 PM MST
Wind report for July 1997
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boise, ID
UNK mph
Jul 31, 1997
3:20 PM MST
Wind report for July 1997
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downbursting winds from a thunderstorm knocked down 2 utility poles just south of the Jal city limit.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Jal, NM
UNK mph
Jul 31, 1997
3:00 PM EST
Wind report for July 1997
Grainger County · 7,608 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Central Portion, TN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 1997
2:50 PM EST
Wind report for July 1997
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flagler Beach, FL
UNK mph
Jul 31, 1997
2:31 PM EST
Wind report for July 1997
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flagler Beach, FL
58 mph
Jul 30, 1997
11:20 PM MST
Wind report for July 1997
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A late night storm over Roswell damaged sheds and downed power lines. Gusts of 55 to 60 mph were recorded at the airport and across the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roswell, NM
UNK mph
Jul 30, 1997
5:45 PM MST
Wind report for July 1997
Socorro County · 3,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A mobile home overturned and landed on a car, and power lines were downed as a brief, but strong storm moved over Socorro.
NWS Wind Report Location: Socorro, NM
UNK mph
Jul 30, 1997
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for July 1997
Williamson County · 183,198 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports high winds causing damage to trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Liberty Hill, TX
58 mph
Jul 30, 1997
2:05 PM PST
Wind report for July 1997
Churchill County · 7,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm near Fallon produced a wind gust to 50 kts. A 50 foot cottonwood tree was reported blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Fallon, NV
UNK mph
Jul 30, 1997
3:00 PM MST
Wind report for July 1997
Valencia County · 18,994 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several roofs were damaged and sheds were ripped apart during a late afternoon storm moving across Tome.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tome, NM
UNK mph
Jul 30, 1997
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for July 1997
Brazos County · 50,076 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High wind tore the roof off some businesses in a strip shopping center on South College Ave. Satellite dish and refrigeration compressor also damaged at Hurricane Harry's Bar.
NWS Wind Report Location: College Station, TX
UNK mph
Jul 30, 1997
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for July 1997
McLennan County · 71,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waco, TX
UNK mph
Jul 30, 1997
1:00 PM EST
Wind report for July 1997
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm downburst winds estimated at 50 to 55 mph caused major roof damage on the south side of a warehouse located on Riverview Drive west of Oak Street. The design and lightweight material used for the roof and overhang were significant contributors to the amount of damage incurred from the downburst wind.A worker observed straight winds, blowing from south to north at the leading edge of a gust front, impact the approximately 75 foot wide south side and fifteen foot high roof overhang of the damaged warehouse. The wind lifted the lightweight aluminum overhang upward and peeled it back along with an additional 20 feet of light-weight roofing material.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Tampa, FL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 1997
5:54 PM PST
Wind report for July 1997
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A dry microburst produced wind gusts to 58 mph at the NWS office in Northeast Elko.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elko, NV
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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 in July 1997

30 reports
F1 category
Jul 30, 1997
6:55 PM MST
Tornado report for July 1997
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down ripping a portion of the roof and porch off a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 ESE Rockport, CO
F0 category
Jul 29, 1997
3:58 PM MST
Tornado report for July 1997
Converse County · 4,692 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Douglas, WY
F0 category
Jul 29, 1997
3:00 PM MST
Tornado report for July 1997
Converse County · 4,692 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country reported by pilot.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 E Douglas, WY
F0 category
Jul 29, 1997
2:54 PM MST
Tornado report for July 1997
Converse County · 4,692 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country reported by spotter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Shawnee, WY
F0 category
Jul 29, 1997
2:50 PM MST
Tornado report for July 1997
Converse County · 4,692 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 E Douglas, WY
F0 category
Jul 28, 1997
6:55 PM MST
Tornado report for July 1997
Elbert County · 9,707 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kutch, CO
F1 category
Jul 28, 1997
2:00 PM MST
Tornado report for July 1997
Douglas County · 104,202 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak touched tornado down damaging a greenhouse as 20 pieces of the fibreglass roof were ripped away. The exact time of the incident was unknown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Parker, CO
F0 category
Jul 28, 1997
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for July 1997
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado occurred about 4 miles north-northeast of Holly Pond in northeast Cullman County. The weak tornado destroyed one chicken house, damaged another chicken house, tore shingles from a couple of structures, and destroyed three abandoned and decaying chicken houses. The tornado path extended from just west-northwest of the intersection of CR 71 and SR 52 southeastward for about 1 mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNE Holly Pond, AL
F0 category
Jul 28, 1997
2:30 PM EST
Tornado report for July 1997
Aroostook County · 28,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Ft Kent, ME
F0 category
Jul 27, 1997
8:05 PM EST
Tornado report for July 1997
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Jeffersontown police and many people witnessed a brief tornado touchdown 2 mile s southeast of Jeffersontown and just south of the Gene Snyder Freeway. Only trees were were effected as it touched down in a wooded area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Jeffersontown, KY
F0 category
Jul 27, 1997
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for July 1997
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado was a cold air funnel which touched down in a field, damaging crops and downing some trees. Path length and width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Henry, SD
F1 category
Jul 27, 1997
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for July 1997
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Seneca, KS
F0 category
Jul 27, 1997
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for July 1997
Rock Island County · 46,655 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado spun up just southeast of the I80/I74/I280 interchange. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Coal Vly, IL
F0 category
Jul 27, 1997
11:37 AM CST
Tornado report for July 1997
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cherokee, IA
F0 category
Jul 27, 1997
10:36 AM CST
Tornado report for July 1997
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado in a rural area resulted in no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Le Mars, IA
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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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Browse NWS Storm Reports by Day in July 1997

July 31, 1997 11
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July 30, 1997 16
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July 28, 1997 262
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July 27, 1997 167
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July 26, 1997 79
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July 25, 1997 78
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July 24, 1997 66
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July 23, 1997 80
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July 22, 1997 71
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July 21, 1997 79
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July 20, 1997 43
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July 19, 1997 89
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July 18, 1997 277
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July 17, 1997 177
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in July 1997?

Our records show 1,355 hail, 2,444 wind, and 194 tornado reports in July 1997, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 1997.

What was the largest hail reported in July 1997?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in July 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 in July 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 in July 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 in July 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 in July 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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