Hail history for Peru, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Peru since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Peru
- Last hail
- Mar 14, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 15, 2007
22 reports on 20 days since 1976 · #61 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Peru
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Peru
The latest hail report in and around Peru is from March 14, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Peru logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #61 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Peru accounts for 25% of the 88 reports filed in Miami County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Indiana town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 15, 2007 near 1.26 WSW Ridgeview.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Peru 0.5
- Miami County 1.9
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Peru 8
- Miami County 27
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Peru 0%
- Miami County 0%
- Median Indiana town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.26 WSW Ridgeview | Miami | — | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Peru | Miami | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW North Judson | Starke | — | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.09 SW Ridgeview | Miami | $2K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 E Peru | Miami | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 55%
- 1–2 in 10 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.09 SW Ridgeview | Miami | $2K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Peru | Miami | — | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E Ridgeview | Miami | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Peru | Miami | — | 21:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.05 W Peru | Miami | — | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Peru | Miami | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Peru | Miami | — | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.26 WSW Ridgeview | Miami | — | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 WSW Peru | Miami | — | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Peru | Miami | — | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Peru | Miami | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Peru | Miami | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Peru
- Grissom AFB 13 km · 13
- Wabash 21 km · 24
- Logansport 24 km · 22
- Kokomo 33 km · 41
- Greentown 33 km · 14
- Rochester 35 km · 25
- North Manchester 37 km · 16
- Kewanna 41 km · 13
Questions about hail in Peru
How often does it hail in Peru, Indiana?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Peru since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #61 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Peru?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Peru?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 15, 2007 near 1.26 WSW Ridgeview. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Peru?
The most recent report in this data is from March 14, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Peru had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was March 14, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.