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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on October 24, 1997

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

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 24, 1997 · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 24, 1997

NWS Hail Reports on October 24, 1997

5 reports
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0.75″ hail
Oct 24, 1997
11:50 PM CST
Hail report for October 24, 1997
Grundy County · 4,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported by local law enforcement.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Altamont, TN
1.00″ hail
Oct 24, 1997
11:31 PM CST
Hail report for October 24, 1997
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lawrenceburg, TN
0.75″ hail
Oct 24, 1997
11:10 PM CST
Hail report for October 24, 1997
Franklin County · 16,100 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Decherd, TN
0.88″ hail
Oct 24, 1997
3:28 PM EST
Hail report for October 24, 1997
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging in size from dimes to nickels occurred.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cottageville, SC
0.75″ hail
Oct 24, 1997
1:15 AM CST
Hail report for October 24, 1997
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forked Is, LA
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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 October 24, 1997

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58 mph
Oct 24, 1997
4:47 PM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Wayne County · 6,146 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down just east of Waynesboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waynesboro, MS
58 mph
Oct 24, 1997
4:20 PM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down just northeast of Oak Grove.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Janice, MS
60 mph
Oct 24, 1997
10:30 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Dale County · 14,979 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds caused minor roof damage to several homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Midland City, AL
58 mph
Oct 24, 1997
10:10 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large limbs were blown down in the Fort Walton Beach area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL
69 mph
Oct 24, 1997
9:55 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two pine trees were uprooted just east of Milton. Part of a fence was blown down and a couple of windows were blown out of a motor home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Milton, FL
60 mph
Oct 24, 1997
9:35 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds downed power lines at residence on Albatross Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: Panama City Beach, FL
58 mph
Oct 24, 1997
5:50 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Clarke County · 7,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down just southwest of Grove Hill. A tin roof was also blown from an outbuilding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Grove Hill, AL
UNK mph
Oct 24, 1997
3:15 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Assumption Parish · 6,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A house and 3 mobile homes sustained minor damage by thunderstorm winds..
NWS Wind Report Location: Belle Rose, LA
UNK mph
Oct 24, 1997
3:10 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Oakdale, LA
UNK mph
Oct 24, 1997
3:00 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marksville, LA
UNK mph
Oct 24, 1997
2:30 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several houses and automobiles were damaged when trees fell on them. Numerous trees were blown down. Estimated timber damage ranged from 30 to 35 thousand dollars.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Decatur, MS
UNK mph
Oct 24, 1997
1:15 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Florence, MS
UNK mph
Oct 24, 1997
1:00 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brandon, MS
UNK mph
Oct 24, 1997
12:20 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Copiah County · 7,960 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in Crystal Springs and several other locations in northern Copiah county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crystal Spgs, MS
UNK mph
Oct 24, 1997
12:15 AM CST
Wind report for October 24, 1997
Warren County · 13,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A number of trees were blown down across the south part of warren county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Le Tourneau, MS
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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 October 24, 1997

9 reports
F1 category
Oct 24, 1997
1:40 PM EST
Tornado report for October 24, 1997
Gadsden County · 12,285 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Four F1 tornado touchdowns. Numerous 12-24" diameter trees uprooted on Gadsden County Road 159. Considerable debris on Florida Highway 27 five miles NE of Midway. Power outages in Midway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Midway, FL
F1 category
Oct 24, 1997
11:45 AM CST
Tornado report for October 24, 1997
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado touched down on Florida Highway 22. A bread truck was lifted 15-20 feet into the air and thrown 100 feet into wooded area (driver seriously injured). A semitractor fuel tanker was overturned (driver sutained minor injuries).
NWS Tornado Report Location: Calloway, FL
F1 category
Oct 24, 1997
11:35 AM CST
Tornado report for October 24, 1997
Calhoun County · 3,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small F1 tornado destroyed storage sheds, mobile home and pickup truck along Florida Highway 73. One 24" diameter tree uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kinard, FL
F1 category
Oct 24, 1997
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for October 24, 1997
Dale County · 14,979 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado struck a chicken farm at Alabama Highway 27 and Dale County Road 67. Six of eight chicken houses were destroyed. Approximately 25,000 chickens were killed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Echo, AL
F1 category
Oct 24, 1997
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for October 24, 1997
Dale County · 14,979 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small F1 tornado destroyed a barn on Alabama Highway 92. A neighboring house sustained minor damage. Several trees were uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clayhatchee, AL
F1 category
Oct 24, 1997
6:00 AM CST
Tornado report for October 24, 1997
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout moved ashore. Extensive roof damage to beach front hotel, sewage treatment plant, middle school and convenient store. One minor injury sustained from flying debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Panama City Beach, FL
F0 category
Oct 24, 1997
12:55 AM CST
Tornado report for October 24, 1997
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Minor damage was done to 250 homes in southwest Jackson. Most of the damage was to shingles on roofs. Many trees were blown down. A couple of the trees fell on houses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jackson, MS
F1 category
Oct 24, 1997
12:10 AM CST
Tornado report for October 24, 1997
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Basile, LA
F1 category
Oct 24, 1997
12:05 AM CST
Tornado report for October 24, 1997
Acadia Parish · 18,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Iota, 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 October 24, 1997?

Our records show 5 hail, 17 wind, and 9 tornado reports on October 24, 1997, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 24, 1997.

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

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on October 24, 1997 is 1.00″, reported near Lawrenceburg, TN.

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 October 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 October 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 October 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 October 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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