Missouri, 1997

Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, July 23, 1997

July 23, 1997 · NWS EAX · 4 events in 2 counties and zones

2 thunderstorm wind, 2 hail, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$1.0 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
4

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

The radar

The Omaha radar (KOAX), 158 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 15:18 UTC.

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Event by event

2 thunderstorm wind, 2 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nodaway

When
July 23, 9:17 AM CST
Where
Nodaway County, Skidmore to Quitman
Measured
80 kt (92 mph)
Property damage
$750,000
Coordinates
40.280, -95.080

Severe thunderstorm winds gusted to 80 MPH in Skidmore. There were numerous reports of downed power lines, large trees blown over and roof damages to houses. Many of the large trees and limbs blocked roadways in Skidmore and fell on top of houses and cars. The entire population of Skidmore lost electrical power as a result of the storm. St Joseph Power and Light also reported power losses in Quitman and Graham.

Hail, Nodaway

When
July 23, 9:17 AM CST
Where
Nodaway County, Skidmore
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
40.280, -95.080

One inch hail was reported by a citizen in Skidmore during a severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Holt

When
July 23, 9:30 AM CST
Where
Holt County, Maitland
Measured
80 kt (92 mph)
Property damage
$250,000
Coordinates
40.200, -95.080

Severe thunderstorm winds gusted to 80 MPH in Maitland. Many trees and powerlines were downed. Three outbuildings were destroyed and two grain silos were toppled. A large portion of Maitland lost power as a result of the storm.

Hail, Holt

When
July 23, 9:30 AM CST
Where
Holt County, Maitland
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$25,000
Coordinates
40.200, -95.080

A severe thunderstorm over Maitland dropped golfball-sized hail. Gusty winds with the hail caused numerous reports of broken windows. Hail was reported to have covered the ground in parts of Maitland.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5586180, 5586182, 5586181, 5586183.