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 1.25". There are 1 public hail reports, 36 public wind reports, and 3 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 19, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Topeka, KS Hail Map
The May 19, 2024 hail swath map for Topeka, KS covers approximately 449 square miles and includes an estimated 6,651 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 229 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 2,852 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 229 sq mi | 2,852 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 146 sq mi | 2,363 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 44 sq mi | 1,346 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 19 sq mi | 62 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 11 sq mi | 28 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 19, 2024 hail swath map area for Topeka, KS, HailGeeks estimates 3,427 single-family homes, 96 townhomes, and 513 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 1,347 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,347 | 60 | 176 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,315 | 35 | 242 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 702 | 1 | 94 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 42 | 0 | 1 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 21 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Hail from the May 19, 2024 storm was mapped across 8 counties in the Topeka, KS region. Morris County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 1,160 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 5 cities near Topeka, KS. Wamego, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 942 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 19, 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 19, 2024 Topeka, KS hail map spans 13 ZIP codes. ZIP 66846 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,107.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 19, 2024 hail map for Topeka, KS currently list 1 public hail reports, 36 public wind reports, and 3 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2024 9:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E Eskridge | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2024 9:01 PM CT | Emporia | KS | Reports of tree and power line damage in the city of Emporia. | |
May 19, 2024 10:10 PM CT | 9 WNW Paola | KS | Downed power lines and power outages near Pressonville Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:10 PM CT | 1 ENE Baldwin City | KS | Power box broken by fallen tree. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:13 PM CT | 3 E Pleasant Grove | KS | Power lines downed in the 800 block of E1500 Road. | |
May 19, 2024 10:20 PM CT | Auburn | KS | Reports of several large trees damaged. | |
May 19, 2024 10:20 PM CT | 1 S Scranton | KS | Powerlines down on 56 hwy. | |
May 19, 2024 10:20 PM CT | La Cygne | KS | Downed power lines and power outages near Market Street. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:20 PM CT | 2 S Gardner | KS | Substantial damage to an apartment complex... with several trees down and roof and shingle damage. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:23 PM CT | 5900 MONTICELLO Rd | KS | Damage is around Mill Valley High School. Tennis court bleachers upended. Parts of tennis court fence knocked down. Flag pole at soccer field pulled down. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:23 PM CT | 1 SSE Gardner | KS | Social media report of trees and limbs down and property damage on 183rd Street. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:25 PM CT | 1 WNW Linwood | KS | Several reports of trees down and power outages in the Linwood area. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:28 PM CT | 1 SW De Soto | KS | Social media report of damage to the Mill Valley High School tennis court shelter. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:28 PM CT | 1 W De Soto | KS | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. Time adjusted from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:30 PM CT | Olathe | KS | Several reports of tree and property damage in the Olathe area. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:31 PM CT | Tonganoxie | KS | Several downed trees in Tonganoxie. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:33 PM CT | 1 WNW Shawnee | KS | Downed tree limbs near 64th and Monticello. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:36 PM CT | 1 N Shawnee | KS | Social media report of downed trees and limbs near Johnson Drive. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:39 PM CT | 2 ESE Jarbalo | KS | Two large power poles downed near 187th and Fairmount Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:39 PM CT | 2 W Merriam | KS | Downed trees and power lines near Johnson Drive and Long Avenue. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:44 PM CT | Wyandotte County Lake | KS | Significant damage to boat docks. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:44 PM CT | 1 NNW Muncie | KS | Downed power lines and power outages near 74th Street. Time estimated from radar and dispatch report. | |
May 19, 2024 10:49 PM CT | 2 WSW Leavenworth | KS | 36-inch diameter tree snapped at the base. Tree fell on car. No injuries. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 10:51 PM CT | 2 S Meriden | KS | Tree down and blocking highway. | |
May 19, 2024 7:57 PM CT | 70 mph | 4 E Wilsey | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 8:59 PM CT | 64 mph | 5 NNW Olpe | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 9:06 PM CT | 76 mph | 1 E Emporia | KS | Measured by backyard weather station. |
May 19, 2024 9:13 PM CT | 60 mph | 1 NE Emporia | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 9:39 PM CT | 70 mph | 1 WSW Osage City | KS | Reported sustained winds of 60 mph with gusts to 70 mph. |
May 19, 2024 9:49 PM CT | 67 mph | 2 WSW Richmond | KS | Reported from at home weather station. |
May 19, 2024 10:11 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 S Lecompton | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 10:24 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 NE Dover | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 10:30 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 WNW Shawnee | KS | Via Facebook. |
May 19, 2024 10:33 PM CT | 62 mph | 1 SW Clare | KS | ASOS station KIXD Olathe Industria. |
May 19, 2024 10:36 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 SW Basehor | KS | Time estimated from radar. |
May 19, 2024 10:41 PM CT | 70 mph | Oskaloosa | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 10:53 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 SE Pauline | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2024 9:44 PM CT | UNK | 5 SSW Auburn | KS | Delayed report. Tree damage consistent with tornado damage. Time estimated from radar. |
May 19, 2024 9:48 PM CT | UNK | 4 SSW Auburn | KS | Delayed report. Tree damage consistent with tornado damage. Time estimated from radar. End of path. |
May 19, 2024 10:31 PM CT | UNK | 2 WNW Shawnee | KS | Preliminary results of a NWS Damage Survey have confirmed an EF-1 tornado occurred Monday night... May 19th... 2024... in northwestern Johnson County Kansas. The tornado began shortly after 10:31 PM CDT south of Mill Valley High School and tracked north across the High School property... continuing north-northeast toward Johnson Drive after Crossing Monticello Rd. The tornado ended around 10:36 PM CDT. A detailed track will be made available in the coming days. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 19, 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 19, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 27, 2024 through May 15, 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 15, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Topeka, KS
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