Peru, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Peru is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Miami County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and drought.
Storm events near Peru
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Peru's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Peru itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Miami County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Peru along with the rest of the county, not a Peru-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 9.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 65.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 54.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 51.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 59.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 65.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 70 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 70.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 33.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 51.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 36.1 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 73.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 55.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Miami County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Peru, IN at risk of?
Peru is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Miami County, where Peru is located, are strong wind, hail, and drought.
What is Peru's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Miami County, where Peru is located, scoring 73.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Peru a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Peru carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Miami County.
Has Peru had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 60 hail, 12 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Peru since 2016.