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 2.50". There are 17 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 8 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 30, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Topeka, KS Hail Map
The April 30, 2024 hail swath map for Topeka, KS covers approximately 2,121 square miles and includes an estimated 75,428 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 515 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 27,670 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 433 sq mi | 27,670 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 515 sq mi | 18,504 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 394 sq mi | 15,424 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 347 sq mi | 7,718 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 203 sq mi | 3,306 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 136 sq mi | 1,633 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 70 sq mi | 934 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 14 sq mi | 172 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 6 sq mi | 54 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 4 sq mi | 13 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 30, 2024 hail swath map area for Topeka, KS, HailGeeks estimates 31,396 single-family homes, 2,207 townhomes, and 6,889 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 10,488 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 10,488 | 1,373 | 4,498 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,385 | 469 | 1,146 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 6,634 | 329 | 859 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3,345 | 24 | 273 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,371 | 7 | 50 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 674 | 3 | 34 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 409 | 2 | 27 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 66 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 6 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Hail from the April 30, 2024 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Topeka, KS region. Marshall County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 684 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 32 cities near Topeka, KS. Vermillion, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 2 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 30, 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 30, 2024 Topeka, KS hail map spans 61 ZIP codes. ZIP 66544 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 126.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 30, 2024 hail map for Topeka, KS currently list 17 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 8 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 30, 2024 3:50 PM CT |
2.00 in | Frankfort | KS | Larger than golf ball size. |
April 30, 2024 3:58 PM CT |
1.75 in | Frankfort | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 4:08 PM CT |
1.25 in | Olsburg | KS | Estimated from photo. Time estimated from radar. |
April 30, 2024 4:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 E Olsburg | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 4:22 PM CT |
2.00 in | Vermillion | KS | Estimated from photo. |
April 30, 2024 4:28 PM CT |
2.00 in | 3 E Centralia | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 5:17 PM CT |
1.75 in | Emmett | KS | radar estimated with approx time from social media report. |
April 30, 2024 5:41 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 E Wilsey | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 6:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | 7 NNW Topeka | KS | Quarter size hail. Time estimated from radar. |
April 30, 2024 7:02 PM CT |
1.00 in | Williamstown | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 7:03 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 E Perry | KS | Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). |
April 30, 2024 7:04 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 SSE Ozawkie | KS | At Lakeside Village. |
April 30, 2024 7:06 PM CT |
2.00 in | Williamstown | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 7:09 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 N Williamstown | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 7:11 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 E Williamstown | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 7:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SW Mclouth | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 7:29 PM CT |
1.00 in | Tonganoxie | KS | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 30, 2024 6:34 PM CT | 5 NW Grantville | KS | DELAYED report. Several trees damaged and uprooted along Meriden road... blown down to the east. Damage to a fence also. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 30, 2024 6:39 PM CT | 3 NW Grantville | KS | DELAYED report. Several trees uprooted or snapped and blown to the east along K4 highway between 35th and 39th street. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 30, 2024 6:39 PM CT | Grantville | KS | Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Several trees uprooted or snapped and blown to the east in the community of Grantville. Eyewitness reports indicate straight line winds... estimated 80-90mph. | |
April 30, 2024 6:42 PM CT | 3 WNW Grantville | KS | Destroyed barn doors... multiple trees down... shingles uplifted. Between Highway 24 and 31st St. | |
April 30, 2024 6:58 PM CT | Grantville | KS | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. Time estimated from radar data. | |
April 30, 2024 7:08 PM CT | 3 W Grantville | KS | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
April 30, 2024 7:40 PM CT | 3 NW Basehor | KS | Downed power lines and power outages near Hollingsworth Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 30, 2024 7:50 PM CT | 1 NW Wolcott | KS | Downed power lines and power outages near Wolcott Drive. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 30, 2024 7:57 PM CT | 2 S Beverly Hills | KS | Downed power lines and power outages near Parallel Parkway. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 30, 2024 7:57 PM CT | Grantville | KS | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
April 30, 2024 8:02 PM CT | 3 E Grantville | KS | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
April 30, 2024 8:05 PM CT | 1 SSW Shawnee | KS | Downed power lines and power outages near Woodland Drive. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 30, 2024 8:13 PM CT | Williamstown | KS | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. | |
April 30, 2024 8:14 PM CT | Williamstown | KS | Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off. | |
April 30, 2024 6:43 PM CT | 72 mph | 3 NE Topeka | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 6:45 PM CT | 65 mph | 3 NNW Topeka | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 6:45 PM CT | 86 mph | 3 ENE Topeka | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 6:54 PM CT | 75 mph | 3 ENE Grantville | KS | Estimated 70-80 MPH winds. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 30, 2024 6:36 AM CT | UNK | 2 NW Grantville | KS | Tornado along US24. |
April 30, 2024 4:41 PM CT | UNK | Westmoreland | KS | Tornado reported near Westmoreland. Damage to residential structures on the west side of Westmoreland has been reported. |
April 30, 2024 5:04 PM CT | UNK | 4 SE Vermillion | KS | Visual confirmation of tornado southeast of Vermillion. |
April 30, 2024 5:10 PM CT | UNK | 5 SW Centralia | KS | Tornado hit a house at this location. |
April 30, 2024 6:34 PM CT | UNK | 5 NW Grantville | KS | Delayed report: A storm chaser video showed a brief tornado touch down. A Vr couplet was noted on radar at the same time. |
April 30, 2024 6:36 PM CT | UNK | 2 NW Grantville | KS | Corrects previous tornado report from 2 NW Grantville. Tornado along US24. |
April 30, 2024 6:46 PM CT | UNK | 2 NW Grantville | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 30, 2024 7:04 PM CT | UNK | Williamstown | KS | Rain wrapped tornado. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 30, 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 30, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 13, 2024 through Apr 27, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 2.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.75", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 27, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Topeka, KS
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