On the map: every storm report logged this day.
On the map
Storm reports for May 12, 1997
On May 12, 1997, 6 hail, 3 damaging-wind and 4 tornado reports were logged across 3 states.
FreeNo accountNo phone numberWe don’t keep the address
· As you type, the text is sent to Google to suggest addresses.IndependentNot affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports. Data through November 6, 2026. Methodology
← May 11, 1997 All 1997 storm days · May 1997 May 13, 1997 →
On May 12, 1997, 6 hail, 3 damaging-wind and 4 tornado reports were logged across 3 states. The largest hail reported was 1.50″ (ping pong ball size) in Jim Hogg County, TX.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1.50″ |
| IA | 0 | 0 | 3 | – |
| FL | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
Cities with hail reported within 5 miles
| City | Population | Largest report |
|---|---|---|
| Del Rio, TX | 34,678 | 1.00″ |
Hail reports (6)
| Time (UTC) | Size | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 02:20 | 1.50″ | Jim Hogg County, TX |
| 22:10 | 1.00″ | Val Verde County, TX |
| 01:28 | 1.00″ | Jim Hogg County, TX |
| 03:45 | 1.00″ | Starr County, TX |
| 05:15 | 1.00″ | Jim Hogg County, TX |
| 04:15 | 0.75″ | Starr County, TX |
Damage, injuries and deaths
National Weather Service offices recorded about $545,000 in property damage and 12 injuries from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (13 events in 3 states). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.
| County | Events | Injuries | Deaths | Property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 1 | 12 | 0 | $525,000 |
| Jim Hogg County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $10,000 |
| Karnes County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $10,000 |
What the National Weather Service wrote
- Karnes County, TX (near Karnes City) · Thunderstorm wind · $10,000
“Severe winds damaged a mobile home near Karnes City.” - Medina County, TX (near Lacoste) · Thunderstorm wind
“Severe winds blew down large tree limbs.”
Event narratives from NWS Storm Data, shortened. Up to six per day, chosen by deaths, injuries, damage and size.
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.
Guides: What radar-estimated hail (MESH) is and isn't · Storm reports: preliminary vs final
Hail check for any US address
Every day since October 2019 that radar estimated hail near the address, free.
Guide: How to check if it hailed at your address · Free hail alerts by email · As you type, the text is sent to Google to suggest addresses.