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 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 6, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Topeka, KS Hail Map
The May 6, 2024 hail swath map for Topeka, KS covers approximately 714 square miles and includes an estimated 18,975 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 303 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 16,236 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 286 sq mi | 16,236 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 303 sq mi | 2,049 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 115 sq mi | 638 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9 sq mi | 52 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 6, 2024 hail swath map area for Topeka, KS, HailGeeks estimates 6,411 single-family homes, 485 townhomes, and 2,703 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 5,088 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 5,088 | 464 | 2,635 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 987 | 14 | 62 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 310 | 7 | 5 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 26 | 0 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Hail from the May 6, 2024 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Topeka, KS region. Pottawatomie County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 1,056 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 6 cities near Topeka, KS. Williamsburg, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 22 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 6, 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 May 6, 2024 Topeka, KS hail map spans 20 ZIP codes. ZIP 66549 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 526.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 6, 2024 hail map for Topeka, KS currently list 0 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2024 10:12 PM CT | 5 NE Princeton | KS | Delayed report (time estimated radar). 4 inch tree limbs down. | |
May 6, 2024 10:26 PM CT | 4 SSW Basehor | KS | Downed wires and power outages near Dwyer Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 6, 2024 10:28 PM CT | Baldwin City | KS | Power line down. | |
May 6, 2024 10:33 PM CT | 3 NNW Piper | KS | Downed tree and wires near Hollingsworth Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 6, 2024 10:39 PM CT | 3 SE Lansing | KS | Downed wires and power outages near Wolcott Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 6, 2024 10:39 PM CT | 3 W Waldron | KS | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. Time corrected from radar. | |
May 6, 2024 10:39 PM CT | 3 SW Spring Hill | KS | Downed wires and power outages near 215th Street. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 6, 2024 10:46 PM CT | 1 WSW Olathe | KS | Several reports of wires down and power outages in the area near Cedar Street. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 6, 2024 10:46 PM CT | 3 SW Kansas City Intl A | MO | Downed wires and power outages near Route N. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 6, 2024 10:49 PM CT | 2 N Muncie | KS | Multiple reports of downed tree limbs and wires in the Muncie area. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 6, 2024 10:51 PM CT | 1 SE Platte City | MO | Downed wires and power outages near Fontana Avenue. Time based on dispatch report and confirmed from radar. | |
May 6, 2024 10:52 PM CT | 2 S Faucett | MO | Downed wires and power outages near Coker Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 6, 2024 10:55 PM CT | 1 N Camden Point | MO | Downed wires and power outages near Route EE. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 6, 2024 10:01 PM CT | 60 mph | Pomona | KS | Personal weather station. |
| 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 May 6, 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 May 6, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 17, 2024 through May 3, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from May 3, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Topeka, KS
Not sure whether the May 6, 2024 Topeka, KS hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Topeka, KS region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 6, 2024 Topeka, KS event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 6, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Topeka, KS region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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