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Hail history for Peru, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Peru on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 22, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Peru
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Denver 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Peru |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hoover 1 hail report · closest 8 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 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Peru
May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elkhart (6 mi from Peru)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported on the southside of Elkhart.Aug 15, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ridgeview (2 mi from Peru)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of US-31 and US-24.Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nead (4 mi from Peru)
National Weather Service description (English): Emergency management officials reported a spotter observed golf-ball size hail at the corner of US-31 and county road 400 South.Mar 14, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Santa Fe (8 mi from Peru)
Jun 19, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Peru (5 mi from Peru)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Peru
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2023 | EF0 | Walton 9 mi from Peru |
| May 27, 2019 | EF1 | Loree 5 mi from Peru |
| Jul 10, 2017 | EF1 | Chili 9 mi from Peru |
| Aug 24, 2016 | EF0 | Ridgeview 2 mi from Peru |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF1 | Bunker Hill 5 mi from Peru |
| Jul 10, 2013 | EF1 | Nead 2 mi from Peru |
| Jun 6, 2010 | EF3 | Grissom AFB Per 9 mi from Peru |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Peru
108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Peru since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Nov 17, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Peru 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Grissom AFB, Peru, Miami 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Grissom AFB Per, Peru, Denver 3 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Grissom AFB Per, Peru Numi Airport, Peru 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Old Adamsboro, Peru 2 wind reports |
| May 7, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Mexico 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Walton 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Peru 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 67 mph, estimated | Mexico, Peru 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 62 mph, measured | Grissom AFB Per 1 wind report |
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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