ZIP code 46970, covering Peru, IN, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Peru is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Peru has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Peru has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peru was EF3 Tornado on May 30, 2004, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 6, 2010), causing $750K in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 13, 1995 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46970 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peru, IN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Peru (ZIP 46970) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 1997.
Peru has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46970 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2004. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Peru, IN area (ZIP 46970). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →