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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on October 25, 1997

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on October 25, 1997 from October 25, 1997 through October 25, 1997, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
99
Wind Reports
65
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 25, 1997 · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 25, 1997

NWS Hail Reports on October 25, 1997

99 reports
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0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
6:57 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Decatur, AL
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
6:49 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moulton, AL
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
6:28 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moulton, AL
1.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
5:50 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Chickasaw County · 5,593 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trebloc, MS
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
5:29 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Waller County · 12,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prairie View, TX
1.25″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Putnam county 911 received reports of dime to half-dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanfordville, GA
1.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Chickasaw County · 5,593 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several homes were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woodland, MS
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
5:07 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Waller County · 12,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waller, TX
1.50″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Atkinson County · 1,550 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Pearson, GA
1.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
4:47 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Madison County · 3,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Midway, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
5:45 PM EST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Jasper County · 5,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Jasper county 911 reported golfball size hail on highways 83 and 11 near Adgateville. The hail was 3 inches deep in some areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adgateville, GA
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
4:42 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Howard County · 4,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nashville, AR
3.00″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Tishomingo County · 7,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belmont, MS
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shongaloo, LA
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
4:34 PM CST
Hail report for October 25, 1997
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Springhill, 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 25, 1997

65 reports
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UNK mph
Oct 25, 1997
11:40 PM CST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Copiah County · 7,960 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gatesville, MS
UNK mph
Oct 25, 1997
11:35 PM CST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Utica, MS
UNK mph
Oct 25, 1997
11:18 PM CST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Jefferson Davis County · 3,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prentiss, MS
UNK mph
Oct 25, 1997
11:45 PM EST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Atkinson County · 1,550 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Axson, GA
UNK mph
Oct 25, 1997
10:20 PM CST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Morgan City, MS
UNK mph
Oct 25, 1997
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Washington County · 14,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenville, MS
UNK mph
Oct 25, 1997
8:00 PM EST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Wayne County · 7,290 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and power lines were blown down. Two utility buildings were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Screvan, GA
UNK mph
Oct 25, 1997
6:57 PM CST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur, AL
UNK mph
Oct 25, 1997
6:40 PM CST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Monroe County · 11,873 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several signs and trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Acker, MS
58 mph
Oct 25, 1997
6:40 PM CST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hatton, AL
UNK mph
Oct 25, 1997
7:10 PM EST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bickley, GA
58 mph
Oct 25, 1997
7:10 PM EST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tifton, GA
UNK mph
Oct 25, 1997
6:05 PM CST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Chickasaw County · 5,593 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some power lines were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Egypt, MS
69 mph
Oct 25, 1997
5:50 PM CST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The same storm that spawned a tornado near Wilmer blew down several trees and power lines as it moved across U S Highway 43 near Axis.
NWS Wind Report Location: Axis, AL
58 mph
Oct 25, 1997
6:30 PM EST
Wind report for October 25, 1997
Baldwin County · 11,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Baldwin county 911 reported numerous trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm windsat many locations in northern Baldwin county. Some trees fell on houses and automobiles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Milledgeville, GA
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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 25, 1997

11 reports
F1 category
Oct 25, 1997
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for October 25, 1997
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado damaged approximately 12 homes. Numerous trees and power lines down. A van was overturned by high winds. Both occupants suffered minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wicksburg, AL
F0 category
Oct 25, 1997
5:38 PM CST
Tornado report for October 25, 1997
Dale County · 14,979 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief F0 tornado touchdown south of Alabama Highway 84 near Daleville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Daleville, AL
F0 category
Oct 25, 1997
6:15 PM EST
Tornado report for October 25, 1997
Coffee County · 10,197 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSE Douglas, GA
F0 category
Oct 25, 1997
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for October 25, 1997
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that moved through the Howell community in Mississippi then moved into Mobile county where the storm blew down several trees and damaged some outbuildings before lifting back into the cloud near U S Highway 98 just west of Wilmer. As in George county, the tornado was only on the ground for a short period of time. No injuries were reported in Mobile county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Wilmer, AL
F0 category
Oct 25, 1997
5:59 PM EST
Tornado report for October 25, 1997
Atkinson County · 1,550 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large trees and tops of trees were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Pearson, GA
F1 category
Oct 25, 1997
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for October 25, 1997
George County · 8,054 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A mesocyclone intermittently produced a weak tornado as the storm tracked northeast across George county. The tornado first briefly touched down along River Road near the Barton community where trees were blown down. The tornado touched down again near Grain Elevator Road blowing down several century old Live Oak trees. The oak trees fell around a home which sustained only minor damage. The tornado touched down again just west of State Road 63 where it destroyed two mobile homes and caused major damage to another. Trees and some outbuildings were also damaged. The tornado again briefly touched down along Barton Agricola Road where trees were blown down. The tornado then touched down in the Howell community on the edge of George county. Trees were blown down along County Road 612 where a mobile home was completely destroyed and another damaged. Six persons in the destroyed mobile home were injured. Most of the damage from the tornado was in the F0 range with F1 damage occurring with the destruction of the mobile homes in the Barton and Howell communities. A total of seven people were injured with two admitted to a hospital where they were later released. The tornado then moved into Mobile county just west of Wilmer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Agricola, MS
F0 category
Oct 25, 1997
3:05 PM CST
Tornado report for October 25, 1997
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Nr Hackett, AR
F1 category
Oct 25, 1997
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for October 25, 1997
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed two mobile homes and damaged a house. The tornado was sighted by Sheriffs Office personnel when it touched down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Sellers, MS
F1 category
Oct 25, 1997
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for October 25, 1997
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Sheriff's Office reported one mobile home destroyed, two others damaged and the roof of a house damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 W Poplarville, MS
F0 category
Oct 25, 1997
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for October 25, 1997
Butler County · 6,630 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down about five miles northwest of Greenville along State Road 185. The tornado began about a mile west of State Road 185 and moved toward 185 then went back into the cloud near State road 185. The weak tornado skipped along the ground for about one mile and damage was about 150 yards wide along the track. Most of the damage was to trees. A metal garage along Highway 185 was the only structure to suffer major damage. No one was injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Greenville, AL
F0 category
Oct 25, 1997
11:52 AM CST
Tornado report for October 25, 1997
Grayson County · 43,132 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed a business, damaged two homes, and destroyed billboards. One person received minor injuries due to broken glass.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sherman, TX
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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 25, 1997?

Our records show 99 hail, 65 wind, and 11 tornado reports on October 25, 1997, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 25, 1997.

What was the largest hail reported on October 25, 1997?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on October 25, 1997 is 3.00″, reported near Belmont, MS.

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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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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