Storm reports for June 20, 1997

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On June 20, 1997, 100 hail, 203 damaging-wind and 5 tornado reports were logged across 19 states. The largest hail reported was 3.50″ (teacup size) in McPherson County, NE.

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

Cities with hail reported within 5 miles

Hail reports (100)

Damage, injuries and deaths

National Weather Service offices recorded about $9.1 million in property damage, $5.1 million in crop damage, 12 injuries and 1 death from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (337 events in 19 states). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.

What the National Weather Service wrote

• Scott County, IA (near Davenport) · Thunderstorm wind 92 mph · 1 death · 2 injuries
  “Winds downed a large tree into an occupied tent. One 12 year old boy was crushed beneath the tree with two others in the tent slightly injured. A fourth boy was unharmed. These four and several others were camped out in the backyard of the "family" home and were there for a family reunion.”
• Scott County, IA (near Long Grove) · Thunderstorm wind · $90,000 · 3 injuries
  “Thunderstorm winds plowed a broad path of destruction over northern Scott County and along the Wapsipinicon River. Winds tore a garage off its foundation, caused roof damage to three homes and destroyed one home completely.”
• Muscatine County, IA (near West Liberty) · Thunderstorm wind 69 mph · $15,000 · 1 injury
  “An eleven year old girl was injured by flying glass when a tree struck her home. The tree struck the house and smashed a window as the girl and her parents were running to the basement for shelter. The family also lost numerous trees and one grain bin.”
• Buchanan County, IA (near Fairbank) · Thunderstorm wind 69 mph · 1 injury
  “Man struck by falling tree when he went outside to check on his dog during the storm. Numerous trees and power lines were also downed across Fairbank.”
• Knox County, IL (near Galesburg) · Thunderstorm wind · 1 injury
  “Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees and tree limbs in Galesburg. Also, some minor siding damage was reported on one home. Also, the thunderstorm winds blew over a semi tractor-trailer near the junction of I-74 and US 34. The truck driver was treated for minor injuries and released.”
• Mitchell County, TX (near Westbrook) · Hail 1.75″ · $200,000
  “Hail damaged many vehicles on Interstate 20.”

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.

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