Hail Swath Map Preview
The Topeka, KS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 6 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 3 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 17, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Topeka, KS Hail Map
The April 17, 2026 hail swath map for Topeka, KS covers approximately 2,628 square miles and includes an estimated 178,492 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,203 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 82,487 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 647 sq mi | 49,686 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,203 sq mi | 82,487 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 519 sq mi | 33,891 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 203 sq mi | 7,227 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 51 sq mi | 5,140 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 6 sq mi | 61 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 17, 2026 hail swath map area for Topeka, KS, HailGeeks estimates 70,872 single-family homes, 5,062 townhomes, and 18,812 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 32,280 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 18,389 | 1,796 | 4,988 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 32,280 | 2,269 | 11,010 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 14,462 | 860 | 1,692 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3,183 | 83 | 595 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2,533 | 54 | 527 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 25 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Hail from the April 17, 2026 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Topeka, KS region. Atchison County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 3,731 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 37 cities near Topeka, KS. Ottawa, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 3,359 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 17, 2026 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, 2026 Topeka, KS hail map spans 69 ZIP codes. ZIP 66002 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,541.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 17, 2026 hail map for Topeka, KS currently list 6 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 3 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 17, 2026 2:29 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E Valley Falls | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 3:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | Atchison | KS | Social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
April 17, 2026 3:32 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Faucett | MO | Social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
April 17, 2026 3:47 PM CT |
1.00 in | Potter | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 4:48 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 SW Wellsville | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 5:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 WSW Olathe | KS | Social media report. Hail up to quarter size fell at Lake Olathe. Time estimated from radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 17, 2026 3:15 PM CT | Rushville | MO | Delayed report. Social media photos of large trees down on a property near Rushville... as well as multiple power lines. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 17, 2026 4:08 PM CT | Olivet | KS | Damage reported to outbuildings around Olivet. | |
April 17, 2026 4:48 PM CT | 9 WNW Paola | KS | Downed wires near Pressonville Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 17, 2026 4:54 PM CT | Osawatomie | KS | Several reports of downed wires and power outages in the Osawatomie area. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 17, 2026 5:02 PM CT | 1 SE Spring Hill | KS | Photos of large limbs and branches down from socail media. | |
April 17, 2026 5:02 PM CT | 1 W Wagstaff | KS | Collapsed garage at residence near Block Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 17, 2026 5:06 PM CT | 2 N Chiles | KS | Downed limbs and wires near Lackman Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 17, 2026 5:06 PM CT | 1 SE Lackmans | KS | Downed limbs near 119th and Pflumm. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 17, 2026 3:20 PM CT | 64 mph | 2 WSW Scranton | KS | Personal weather station. |
April 17, 2026 4:05 PM CT | 70 mph | Lebo | KS | Tree damage. |
April 17, 2026 4:15 PM CT | 70 mph | Waverly | KS | Tree damage. Time estimated from radar data. |
April 17, 2026 4:24 PM CT | 66 mph | 3 SE Williamsburg | KS | Personal weather station. |
April 17, 2026 4:25 PM CT | 60 mph | 4 SSE Pomona | KS | With pea size hail. Time estimated from radar data. |
April 17, 2026 4:35 PM CT | 59 mph | 4 NNE Princeton | KS | KOWI. Time estimated from radar data. |
April 17, 2026 4:41 PM CT | 65 mph | Ottawa | KS | Estimated 60-65 mph wind gusts. |
April 17, 2026 5:04 PM CT | 67 mph | 1 SSW Spring Hill | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 17, 2026 3:05 PM CT | UNK | 3 NE Potter | KS | Spotter saw a brief touchdown. |
April 17, 2026 3:08 PM CT | UNK | 3 NE Potter | KS | Storm chaser observed brief tornado near the intersection of 230th Road and Sheridan Road in Atchison County... KS. Time was approximately 3:08 pm CDT on April 17 as estimated by radar data. Rating as EF-U since no visible damage was observed in this area... according to emergency management. |
April 17, 2026 4:07 PM CT | UNK | Olivet | KS | A short-lived tornado impacted Olivet... Kansas and produced damage consistent with a EF1 tornado. Several outbuildings were badly damaged with metal siding... framing and roofing debris lofted several hundred yards to the northeast of Olivet. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 17, 2026 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, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 10, 2026 through Apr 15, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.50", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 15, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Topeka, KS
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