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 1.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 20 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 14, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Topeka, KS Hail Map
The August 14, 2024 hail swath map for Topeka, KS covers approximately 3,865 square miles and includes an estimated 182,058 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,701 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 55,208 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,091 sq mi | 39,177 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,701 sq mi | 55,129 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 684 sq mi | 55,208 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 213 sq mi | 21,221 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 112 sq mi | 7,425 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 37 sq mi | 2,092 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 27 sq mi | 1,806 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 14, 2024 hail swath map area for Topeka, KS, HailGeeks estimates 76,447 single-family homes, 4,812 townhomes, and 23,810 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 22,619 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 16,705 | 1,038 | 3,605 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 22,619 | 1,040 | 6,477 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 22,286 | 2,035 | 9,390 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 10,150 | 501 | 3,107 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3,289 | 103 | 1,049 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 779 | 45 | 92 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 619 | 50 | 90 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 14, 2024 Topeka, KS hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Hail from the August 14, 2024 storm was mapped across 27 counties in the Topeka, KS region. Shawnee County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 37,982 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 51 cities near Topeka, KS. Wamego, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 942 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 14, 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 August 14, 2024 Topeka, KS hail map spans 94 ZIP codes. ZIP 66547 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,158.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 14, 2024 hail map for Topeka, KS currently list 0 public hail reports, 20 public wind reports, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 14, 2024 8:08 PM CT | Olsburg | KS | Lots of tree damage across the town with large tree limbs downed and tree trunks snaped. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 14, 2024 8:26 PM CT | 2 E Blaine | KS | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. | |
August 14, 2024 8:40 PM CT | 1 NNW Onaga | KS | Siding blown off a building and widespread tree damage. Time estimated based off of radar. | |
August 14, 2024 8:54 PM CT | 4 WSW Emmett | KS | Two coal cars blown over. | |
August 14, 2024 9:50 PM CT | 5 W Eskridge | KS | Multiple trees damaged... large limbs down. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 14, 2024 10:35 PM CT | 3 NE Topeka | KS | Widespread tree damage with some one to two foot diameter trees down around the Oakland neighborhood. Power lines also down on multiple roadways. Winds estimated around 80 mph. | |
August 14, 2024 11:06 PM CT | Grantville | KS | 3 foot diameter tree down. Several large trees down at US 24 and Clark (diameter ranges from 2-4 feet). | |
August 14, 2024 11:10 PM CT | 5 S Easton | KS | Large tree blocking K-92 Highway near Springdale. | |
August 14, 2024 11:15 PM CT | 1 SW Lansing | KS | Large tree downed blocking roadway. | |
August 14, 2024 9:41 PM CT | 58 mph | 2 ESE Powhattan | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 14, 2024 9:58 PM CT | 76 mph | 2 NNW Everest | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 14, 2024 10:24 PM CT | 65 mph | 7 WSW Topeka | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 14, 2024 10:26 PM CT | 60 mph | 7 SSE Silver Lake | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 14, 2024 10:38 PM CT | 59 mph | 3 ENE Topeka | KS | ASOS station KTOP Topeka. |
August 14, 2024 10:42 PM CT | 65 mph | Grantville | KS | 60-70 mph wind gusts with multiple transformers flashing. |
August 14, 2024 10:49 PM CT | 77 mph | 3 NNW Grantville | KS | Personal weather station. Delayed report. |
August 14, 2024 11:03 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 W Jarbalo | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 14, 2024 11:04 PM CT | 77 mph | 3 E Jarbalo | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 14, 2024 11:09 PM CT | 81 mph | 3 E Jarbalo | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 14, 2024 11:25 PM CT | 63 mph | 2 ESE Elmdale | KS | Kansas State Mesonet. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 14, 2024 7:25 PM CT | UNK | 7 NNE Olsburg | KS | Tornado for about 5 minutes before roping out. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 14, 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 August 14, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 11, 2024 through Jul 31, 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 Jul 31, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Topeka, KS
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