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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Peru, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Peru, IN 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
29
Wind Reports
82
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Peru, IN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Peru, IN

29 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Peru, IN
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 Peru, IN
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 Peru, IN
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 Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Ridgeview, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2012
9:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Peru, IN
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
Jun 4, 2011
6:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Peru, IN
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 Peru, IN
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 Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Peru, IN
1.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2007
10:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Peru, IN
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
0.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2006
1:45 PM EST
Hail report for Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Peru, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2006
12:27 PM EST
Hail report for Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several homes in the Willow Creek subdivision sustained hail damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Peru, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2006
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Peru, IN
0.75″ hail
Feb 16, 2006
6:49 PM EST
Hail report for Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Peru, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2004
12:42 PM EST
Hail report for Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Peru, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2003
4:20 PM EST
Hail report for Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Peru, 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 Peru, IN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
5:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Peru, IN
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 Peru, IN
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 Peru, IN
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 Peru, IN
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 Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peru, IN
59 mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Peru, IN
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
Jul 20, 2024
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Peru, IN
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 Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down in Peru. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peru, IN
60 mph
Apr 1, 2023
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Peru, IN
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 Peru, IN
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
Jun 8, 2022
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWNED IN PERU. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peru, IN
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS BUILDINGS HAVE DAMAGE... MISSING ROOF. FARM IRRIGATION SYSTEM DAMAGED. HOUSE OVER A MILE AWAY ALSO DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Flora, IN
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN IN PERU. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Peru, IN
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UTILITY POLES DOWN AT W. MAIN ST. AND FREMONT ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peru, IN
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2017
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Peru, IN
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 250 S NEAR STRAWTOWN PIKE... THE TREE SNAPPED OFF 7 LIGHT POLES AND KNOCKED OUT POWER TO A SUBSTATION EAST OF THE DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Peru, 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 Peru, IN

4 reports
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Peru, IN
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
Jul 10, 2013
12:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Peru, IN
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
F3 category
May 30, 2004
8:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Peru, IN
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
F1 category
Apr 30, 1962
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Peru, IN
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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U.S. Census Data · City

Peru, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,835
Households4,419
Housing units5,239
Income
Median household income$46,180
$100k+ households28.9%
$150k+ households7.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,038
Attached single-family71
Small multifamily580
Large multifamily191
Mobile homes359
Housing mix
Single-family share77.1%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share14.7%
Mobile-home share6.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,130
Renter-occupied1,289
Vacant units820
Home value & age
Median home value$84,000
Owner homes $300k+2.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1940
Older-home share83.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,901
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 29 hail, 82 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Peru, IN, 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 Peru?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Peru, IN is 1.75″. It was reported near Ridgeview, IN on August 15, 2007.

A storm report showed up near my home in Peru — 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 Peru and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Peru — 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 Peru address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Peru — 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 Peru address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Peru — 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 across Peru, IN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Peru, 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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