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Weather in Peru, IN

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 46970

Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Now66°F

Moderate or heavy rain with thunder

High / Low95° / 69°
Rain chance79%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 7:02AM EDT until August 11 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana, including the following counties, Allen IN, Cass IN, Fulton IN, Huntington, Miami, Wabash and Wells. * WHEN...Until 915 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 702 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort Wayne, Huntington, Peru, Wabash, Bluffton, Rochester, North Manchester, Ossian, Akron, Andrews, Markle, Mexico, Aboite, Roanoke, Lancaster, Zanesville, Erie, Denver, Roann and Lagro. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 6:04AM EDT until August 11 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana, including the following counties, Fulton IN, Pulaski and Starke. * WHEN...Until 915 AM EDT /815 AM CDT/. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 603 AM EDT /503 AM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rochester, Winamac, North Judson, Medaryville, Pulaski, Ripley, Kewanna, Fulton, Monterey, Vanmeter Park, Beardstown, Lawton, Star City, Lake Bruce, Ora, Bruce Lake Station, Bass Lake, Delong, Denham and Leiters Ford. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:38AM EDT until August 12 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Much of central Indiana. * WHEN...From noon EDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of storms are likely to produce flooding this afternoon and evening with isolated rain amounts of 2 to 4 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:16AM EDT until August 12 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Much of central Indiana. * WHEN...From noon EDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of storms are likely to produce flooding this afternoon and evening with isolated rain amounts of 2 to 4 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Next hours

NowModerate or heavy rain with thunder66°10% rain
1 PMSunny92°7% rain
2 PMSunny95°4% rain
3 PMHeavy rain at times69°88% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby77°86% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby79°32% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby81°21% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby71°89% rain
8 PMModerate rain at times71°60% rain
9 PMClear70°14% rain
10 PMClear70°14% rain
11 PMClear70°15% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
95° 69°Sunny
Rain 79%Gust 23 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Mist
78° 65°Mist
Rain 89%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
82° 66°Mist
Rain 72%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like66°F
Humidity88%
Pressure29.95 inHg
Visibility0 mi
Wind11 mph SW
Wind gusts16 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:50 AM
Sunset08:48 PM
Moonrise04:50 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 89% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 66°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

66°F, 10% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 0 mi; gusts may reach 41 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 66°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 89%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Peru weather today

Moderate or heavy rain with thunder and 66°F in Peru, IN. Today's high is 95°F with a 79% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 16 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 0 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Peru

Sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 08:48 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 78°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 89%.

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