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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 46970

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 46970 from August 12, 1956 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
143
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 46970 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 46970

40 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 19, 2026
9:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Cass County · 13,385 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM sent picture of at least quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hoover, IN
1.50″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Wells, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2018
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Peru, IN
1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2017
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED NEAR INTERSECTION OF STATE ROAD 19 AND COUNTY ROAD 400 S. RELAYED TO NWS BY AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR. SIZE ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Flora, IN
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2014
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Ridgeview, IN
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2014
6:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Cass County · 13,385 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported a large amount of hail with several pieces up to the size of quarters near the intersection of Old and New US 24.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S New Waverly, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2013
4:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N (Gus)Grissom Afb Per, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2012
9:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Peru, IN
0.75″ hail
Nov 14, 2011
4:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N (Gus)Grissom Afb Per, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2011
6:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.05 W Peru, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2011
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail as well as estimated wind gusts of 55 to 60 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Peru, IN
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2011
11:10 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Peru, IN
0.88″ hail
Mar 8, 2009
3:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management officials reported nickel size hail at Grissom Air Force Base.
NWS Hail Report Location: N (Gus)Grissom Afb Per, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
3:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management officials reported a spotter observed golf-ball size hail at the corner of US-31 and county road 400 South.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Nead, IN
1.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2007
10:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of US-31 and US-24.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.26 WSW Ridgeview, IN
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 46970

143 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
5:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on West Main Street. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peru, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on Facebook of a large tree down on Cherry Lane in Peru. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Peru, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down at the intersection of East 5th Street and South Wayne Street in Peru. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Peru, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 to 8 inch tree limbs downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Peru, IN
65 mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peru, IN
64 mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grissom Afb, IN
59 mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported from Facebook. Small tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peru, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi blown over on US 31 north of Peru... IN. Specific location not known. Unknown if driver was injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Mexico, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down and several power flashes observed in Peru... IN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peru, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down in Peru. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peru, IN
UNK mph
May 7, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Tree damage near intersection of 400N/100E.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Chili, IN
60 mph
Apr 1, 2023
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peru, IN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND TREE LIMBS... SOME ONTO POWER LINES AND POLES WERE FOUND IN PERU... ESPECIALLY IN THE AREA OF STATE ROUTES 19 AND 24. A FEW STRUCTURES LOST ROOFS AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peru, IN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mexico, IN
62 mph
Jul 23, 2022
12:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grissom Afb, IN
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 46970

10 reports
UNK category
May 28, 2019
12:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN BEFORE LIFTING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Santa Fe, IN
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TORNADO ON US 24.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Peru, IN
EF1 category
Nov 17, 2013
3:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage by NWS and emergency management officials indicated a EF1 tornado occurred northeast of the Grissom Air Reserve base. The tornado touched down in a field southeast of the intersection of US 31 and County Road 500 South and then took the roof off of a hog barn. The tornado continued to travel east where it hit another hog barn and took off the roof and collapsed the walls (DI: SBO DOD: 6). One piece of wall (estimated near 1/2 ton) was thrown back into the eastern side of the building and smashed the exhaust system. The tornado then turned NE and did extensive tree damage to a grove of trees on county Road 50 West before hitting a trailer home where half of the walls were collapsed (DI: MHSW DOD:4) and insulation and pieces of debris were strewn out for a half mile to the NE. The tornado then lifted about a third of a mile northeast of the trailer. Maximum winds are estimated around 110 mph. Although the distance between the 2 points was around 2.6 miles, a somewhat wavy track caused the actual distance to be closer to 2.9 miles long.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.79 NW Bunker Hill, IN
EF1 category
Jul 10, 2013
12:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey indicated a circulation touched down in a corn field south of US-24 to the west of CountryMark refinery. The tornado then traveled along US-24 between South Cook Street and South Park Ave. Extensive tree damage was noted along the path with numerous uprooted or snapped trees. Minor roof or structural damage was noted in several houses where trees had fallen onto the roofs. Several businesses sustained minor facade or roof damage. The tornado then crossed the Wabash River and then uprooted 30 to 40 large, healthy trees in Maconaquah Park. The tornado continued across State Road 19 between Astrup Dr. and Parkway Terrace and then hit a grove of trees behind a church before lifting shortly thereafter. A 77 year old woman suffered a mild concussion as a result of her vehicle being flipped in the tornado. Eyewitnesses reported that she had just taken off her seat belt and was getting ready to go into the store when the strong winds impacted her van. Another person suffered a minor foot injury.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.02 NNE Nead, IN
EF3 category
Jun 6, 2010
12:42 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that entered this county exited the Grissom Air Reserve base on the Cass/Miami county line and continued east-southeast, crossing a small area of trees where signs of slight debarking was noted (DI: TH DOD: 5). The tornado continued on along to the 3000 block of County Road 900 South where the most substantial damage occurred to a one and one half story home. Only a few kitchen walls remains of the structure (DI: FR12, DOD 8) with one resident in the kitchen and one in the basement. Two other residences suffered extensive damage but remained intact. The tornado crossed US 31 and continued for a few more miles, causing some additional tree and structure damage including several buildings at a hog farm being destroyed. The tornado eventually dissipated east of Strawpike Road, north of East 1000 South in a field. A local newspaper article reported that a check that was originally located at the destroyed home was found nearly 50 miles away in Wells County in perfect condition. Total damage along the track of the tornado is estimated at $750,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.15 SW (Gus)Grissom Afb Per, IN
F2 category
Jul 26, 2005
8:27 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS survey confirmed that a tornado that had caused damage across extreme eastern Cass county in Indiana crossed into Miami county and continued to cause damage as it moved just north of the Grissom Air Force base. The tornado dropped into a river valley and flipped over some conveyor machines in a quarry located in the valley. Damage to these was consistent with an F1 tornado. The tornado intensified as it moved into a area of houses in this valley. The first house that was struck suffered extensive damage with its garage and porch destroyed. Damage from the first home impacted a second home, also causing extensive damage to the west side of the house. This damage was consistent with an F2 tornado. As the tornado lifted out of the valley, it quickly dissipated. The tornado was on the ground for 3 miles in Miami county with a total track of 4 miles during its lifetime. No injuries were reported as one house was unoccupied and the residents of the other house, had sought shelter in their basement.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Bunker Hill, IN
F3 category
May 30, 2004
8:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey found a tornado with a path length near four and one half miles and just less than one quarter mile wide at its greatest width. The storm touched down three and one half miles west southwest of downtown Peru as an F0 and moved northeast at 35 MPH across the northwest corner of the city of Peru. The storm then caused F1 and F2 damage to trees, buildings, and a trailer park where two homes were destroyed and one woman was injured. The storm then intensified to F3 strength as it moved across an industrial park on the north side of Peru, tearing off a roof and knocking down a large communications tower. The storm then quickly began to dissipate as it appeared the rear flank downdraft quickly choked off the circulation in a field near the intersection of Highways U.S. 24 and SR19. Damage estimates were from 5 to 6 million dollars to private property and more than one half million in public property. Miami county was declared a presidential disaster area on June 3rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Peru, IN
F0 category
Jul 2, 1992
4:01 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Jul 3, 1984
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Apr 30, 1962
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46970
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 46970 area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,129
Households8,893
Housing units10,177
Income
Median household income$56,722
$100k+ households33.5%
$150k+ households10.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,617
Attached single-family671
Small multifamily907
Large multifamily324
Mobile homes658
Housing mix
Single-family share74.9%
Attached-home share6.6%
Multifamily share12.1%
Mobile-home share6.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,311
Renter-occupied2,582
Vacant units1,284
Home value & age
Median home value$111,200
Owner homes $300k+8%
Owner homes $500k+1.9%
Owner homes $750k+1%
Median year built1960
Older-home share75.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,275
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 46970 have on record?

Our records show 40 hail, 143 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 46970, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 46970?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 46970 is 1.75″. It was reported near .69 S Nead, IN on June 22, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 46970 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 46970 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 46970 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 46970 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 46970 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 46970 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 46970 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 46970, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 46970, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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