Hail Swath Map Preview
The Topeka, KS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 12 public hail reports, 25 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 17, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Topeka, KS Hail Map
The April 17, 2024 hail swath map for Topeka, KS covers approximately 2,915 square miles and includes an estimated 262,068 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,112 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 109,233 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 970 sq mi | 83,104 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,112 sq mi | 109,233 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 426 sq mi | 27,922 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 200 sq mi | 28,848 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 120 sq mi | 9,999 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 54 sq mi | 2,404 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 25 sq mi | 376 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 8 sq mi | 182 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 17, 2024 hail swath map area for Topeka, KS, HailGeeks estimates 96,746 single-family homes, 11,049 townhomes, and 32,874 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 39,847 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 30,310 | 4,459 | 9,793 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 39,847 | 4,484 | 14,722 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 11,373 | 874 | 2,264 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9,529 | 744 | 4,909 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,480 | 369 | 940 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 928 | 119 | 241 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 191 | 0 | 3 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 88 | 0 | 2 |
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Counties Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Hail from the April 17, 2024 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Topeka, KS region. Shawnee County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 24,678 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 40 cities near Topeka, KS. Tonganoxie, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 913 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 17, 2024 Topeka, KS hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 17, 2024 Topeka, KS hail map spans 84 ZIP codes. ZIP 66610 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,842.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 17, 2024 hail map for Topeka, KS currently list 12 public hail reports, 25 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 17, 2024 11:58 AM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Rossville | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2024 10:42 PM CT |
1.00 in | Eskridge | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2024 11:24 PM CT |
2.75 in | 1 ESE Paxico | KS | Between mile markers 332 to 333 along I-70. |
April 17, 2024 11:56 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NW Dover | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 18, 2024 12:08 AM CT |
1.00 in | 5 NE Dover | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 18, 2024 12:15 AM CT |
1.50 in | 7 SSE Silver Lake | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 18, 2024 12:15 AM CT |
1.50 in | 6 NE Dover | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 18, 2024 12:16 AM CT |
1.00 in | 7 WNW Pauline | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 18, 2024 12:16 AM CT |
1.50 in | 7 WSW Topeka | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 18, 2024 12:16 AM CT |
1.50 in | 6 SSE Silver Lake | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 18, 2024 1:48 AM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NE Piper | KS | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). Time estimated from radar. |
April 18, 2024 2:45 AM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SSE Ozawkie | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 18, 2024 1:30 AM CT | 3 W Belvue | KS | several large branches down... playset overturned... power out. | |
April 18, 2024 1:46 AM CT | 1 SE Saint Marys | KS | Numerous trees damaged with a couple large hardwood trunks snaped. Damage to the high school roof too. | |
April 18, 2024 1:57 AM CT | 6 NNE Delia | KS | Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Older barn blown over into roadway. | |
April 18, 2024 1:58 AM CT | 7 WSW Mayetta | KS | Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Several large trees down. | |
April 18, 2024 2:22 AM CT | 5 SE Denison | KS | Barn blew down by severe wind gust. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 18, 2024 2:25 AM CT | Valley Falls | KS | Multiple trees damaged... power lines down. | |
April 18, 2024 2:35 AM CT | 6 WSW Cummings | KS | Social media report of damage to multiple buildings and trees at a farm one mile NW of Nortonville near Greeley Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 18, 2024 2:36 AM CT | 4 WSW Cummings | KS | Downed power lines and power outages near 214th Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 18, 2024 2:50 AM CT | 5 SSW Atchison | KS | Roof of house blown off. | |
April 18, 2024 2:56 AM CT | 5 SSW Atchison | KS | Property damage reported with the west half of the roof lost. | |
April 18, 2024 2:57 AM CT | Rushville | MO | A barn was damaged in Rushville from severe thunderstorm wind gusts. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 18, 2024 2:57 AM CT | 3 NE Lowemont | KS | Multiple reports of wires down and power outages in northeastern Leavenworth County. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 18, 2024 3:00 AM CT | 2 NNW Bean Lake | MO | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Rushville. A barn was damaged from severe thunderstorm winds at a residence south of Rushville. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 18, 2024 3:00 AM CT | 1 SSE Iatan | MO | Downed power lines and power outages near Route 273. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 18, 2024 3:04 AM CT | Weston | MO | One building damaged with tree into building. Multiple trees down in the town of Weston. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 18, 2024 3:10 AM CT | 1 NNE Beverly | MO | Thunderstorm winds damaged a barn off Route 45. Time and location approximated from radar and social media report. | |
April 18, 2024 3:14 AM CT | Platte City | MO | Social media report of powerlines down and power outages in town. | |
April 18, 2024 3:18 AM CT | 1 W Camden Point | MO | Downed power lines and power outages in the Camden Point area. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 18, 2024 3:18 AM CT | 1 N Camden Point | MO | Downed power lines and power outages near County Road EE. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 18, 2024 2:05 AM CT | 70 mph | 5 WNW Mayetta | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 18, 2024 3:10 AM CT | 60 mph | Dearborn | MO | Social media report of estimated 60 to 65 mph winds in Dearborn. Minor property damage with tree limbs and power lines down in town. Time estimated from radar. |
April 18, 2024 3:10 AM CT | 62 mph | 1 E Leavenworth | KS | KDOT sensor K1LVW. |
April 18, 2024 3:12 AM CT | 60 mph | Faucett | MO | 60 mph winds estimated with power outages reported in town. |
April 18, 2024 3:15 AM CT | 60 mph | Tonganoxie | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 18, 2024 3:38 AM CT | 64 mph | 1 NNW Maywood | KS | 64 mph wind gust and dime sized hail covering the ground. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 17, 2024 Topeka, KS storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Topeka, KS Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Topeka, KS region as the April 17, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 19, 2023 through Apr 1, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.75", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 1, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Topeka, KS
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