Report from the Warwick daily News published 29/10/97: Hail storm at 3:50pm on 28/10/97 over the west and southern areas of Warwick. Minor flooding reported in the Warwick's C.B.D. More than an inch of rain in 20 minutes caused local flooding when hail blocked gutters. Warwick stone fruit grower, David Skillington said 70% of his apricot crop was wiped out in 10 minutes. District police stations received no reports of damage