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Hail history for Peru, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Peru on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Peru
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | North Utica 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Peru |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hollowayville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Peru |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Peru by year
When hail season peaks near Peru
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Peru
Apr 4, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Troy Grove (10 mi from Peru)
Jun 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ladd (6 mi from Peru)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail fell just south of Ladd, IL near mile marker 70 on Interstate 80 (Spring Valley Exit) at 2:43 pm June 15.Apr 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dalzell (4 mi from Peru)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell about 1 mile northwest of Dalzell, IL on Interstate 80 near mile marker 72 at 1028 pm CDT April 3.Feb 28, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mark (7 mi from Peru)
Jul 10, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Peru (1 mi from Peru)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Peru
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | EF? | Moronts 9 mi from Peru |
| Aug 21, 2026 | EF? | Moronts 9 mi from Peru |
| Mar 7, 2017 | EF0 | Ladd 5 mi from Peru |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF1 | Cherry 9 mi from Peru |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF0 | Cedar Pt 4 mi from Peru |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF3 | Utica Airpark Airport 9 mi from Peru |
| Jun 22, 2016 | EF1 | Troy Grove 10 mi from Peru |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF0 | Twin Bluffs 10 mi from Peru |
| Apr 16, 2006 | F0 | Ashkum 6 mi from Peru |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Peru
129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Peru since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Florid 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | North Utica, Matthiessen State Park 4 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Spring Vly 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Depue, Granville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Peru 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Depue 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Illinois Valley Regional Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Mark 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Moronts, Peru, Illinois Valley Regional Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Depue, Cherry, Spring Vly 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Peru; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Peru.
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