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Storm reports for April 6, 1997
On April 6, 1997, 3 hail, 7 damaging-wind and 0 tornado reports were logged across 1 state.
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On April 6, 1997, 3 hail, 7 damaging-wind and 0 tornado reports were logged across 1 state. The largest hail reported was 0.80″ (penny size) in Oscoda County, MI.
Storm day runs 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. Eastern (12:00–12:00 UTC), the convention the Storm Prediction Center uses. Radar hail estimates start October 2019.
Storm reports by state
| State | Hail | Wind | Tornado | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0.80″ |
Hail reports (3)
| Time (UTC) | Size | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18:50 | 0.80″ | Oscoda County, MI |
| 17:40 | 0.75″ | Wexford County, MI |
| 18:39 | 0.75″ | Roscommon County, MI |
Damage, injuries and deaths
National Weather Service offices recorded about $28,000 in property damage from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (11 events in 1 state). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.
| County | Events | Injuries | Deaths | Property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella County, MI | 1 | 0 | 0 | $15,000 |
| Osceola County, MI | 1 | 0 | 0 | $8,000 |
| Mecosta County, MI | 1 | 0 | 0 | $5,000 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Storm Events Database, as entered by National Weather Service offices; data through July 31, 2026. Damage is in dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation.
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