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 3.00". There are 16 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 18, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Topeka, KS Hail Map
The August 18, 2026 hail swath map for Topeka, KS covers approximately 2,615 square miles and includes an estimated 110,301 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 917 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 46,138 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 584 sq mi | 20,304 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 917 sq mi | 46,138 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 506 sq mi | 18,471 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 265 sq mi | 5,274 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 151 sq mi | 5,872 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 74 sq mi | 9,813 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 39 sq mi | 2,480 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 34 sq mi | 1,676 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 13 sq mi | 125 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 14 sq mi | 66 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 9 sq mi | 41 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 9 sq mi | 41 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 18, 2026 hail swath map area for Topeka, KS, HailGeeks estimates 44,424 single-family homes, 5,121 townhomes, and 8,382 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 17,914 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 8,630 | 619 | 1,426 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 17,914 | 2,421 | 3,861 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 6,687 | 1,197 | 2,256 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,410 | 58 | 129 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2,387 | 148 | 442 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4,311 | 453 | 210 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 1,165 | 145 | 32 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 803 | 76 | 25 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 18 | 1 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 18, 2026 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 18, 2026 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Topeka, KS region. Jackson County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.00" with roughly 4,179 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 34 cities near Topeka, KS. Kansas City, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 9,878 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 18, 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 August 18, 2026 Topeka, KS hail map spans 68 ZIP codes. ZIP 66521 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 515.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 18, 2026 hail map for Topeka, KS currently list 16 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 18, 2026 10:52 PM CT |
1.50 in | 4 Ssw Onaga | KS | Delayed report. Relayed from social media. |
August 18, 2026 11:02 PM CT |
1.25 in | 5 S Onaga | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 18, 2026 11:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 Wnw Mayetta | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 19, 2026 1:02 AM CT |
1.00 in | 3 Ene Jarbalo | KS | Emergency manager reported quarter sized hail. Time estimated from radar. |
August 19, 2026 1:06 AM CT |
1.50 in | 1 Ne Piper | KS | hail covered the ground_ largest stones near ping pong ball sized_ report via slack_ time estimate via radar. |
August 19, 2026 1:15 AM CT |
1.50 in | 2 Nnw Piper | KS | Picture shared via social media shows wind shield damage from large hail. |
August 19, 2026 1:16 AM CT |
1.75 in | 3 Nnw Piper | KS | Photo shared on social media of measured hail around golf ball sized. Time estimated from radar. |
August 19, 2026 1:19 AM CT |
1.75 in | Piper | KS | Picture shared via social media depicts several hail stones measured to be 1.75 inched. Time estimated via radar. |
August 19, 2026 1:20 AM CT |
1.75 in | 2 Ne Piper | KS | Golf Ball sized hail reported by the public. Time estimated from radar. |
August 19, 2026 1:21 AM CT |
1.75 in | 1 Nnw Maywood | KS | Report via slack_ time estimated via radar. |
August 19, 2026 1:21 AM CT |
1.75 in | 2 Ene Piper | KS | Report via social media showing measured hail stones of 1.75 inches. Time estimated via radar. |
August 19, 2026 1:22 AM CT |
1.75 in | 1 Nnw Maywood | KS | Shared photos of several hailstones approximately golf ball sized. Time estimated from radar. |
August 19, 2026 1:22 AM CT |
1.75 in | 2 Ne Piper | KS | Emergency manager shared photo of golf ball sized hail_ time estimated from radar. |
August 19, 2026 1:28 AM CT |
1.50 in | 1 Nne Maywood | KS | Public shared photo of hailstone on social media. Time estimated from radar. |
August 19, 2026 1:30 AM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Beverly Hills | KS | Report via social media. Time was provided. |
August 19, 2026 1:32 AM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Maywood | KS | Public reported quarter sized hail. Time estimated from radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 18, 2026 10:13 PM CT | 66 mph | 3 Ese Holton | KS | Personal weather station. |
August 18, 2026 10:20 PM CT | 60 mph | Blaine | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 18, 2026 10:20 PM CT | 1.5 Nw Easton | KS | Emergency management reported a large maple tree uprooted and several 12 inch limbs down 1.5 miles NW of Easton. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 18, 2026 10:24 PM CT | 70 mph | Ozawkie | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 18, 2026 10:35 PM CT | Leavenworth | KS | Power outages reported by utility company. Time estimated from radar/outage reports. | |
August 18, 2026 10:48 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 Se Wheaton | KS | Quarter sized hail also occurring. |
August 19, 2026 12:36 AM CT | 65 mph | 3 E Jarbalo | KS | Emergency manager reports 65 mph wind gusts and dime sized hail. Time estimated from radar. |
August 19, 2026 12:55 AM CT | 2 Nnw Piper | KS | 2-3 foot tree snapped at base_ park shelter flattened. Report via social media. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 19, 2026 12:56 AM CT | 2 Nnw Piper | KS | Public reported numerous trees downed along Clubhouse Dr_ west of 123rd St. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 19, 2026 1:00 AM CT | Basehor | KS | Public relayed image of a tipped over and damaged camper. Via social media. | |
August 19, 2026 1:00 AM CT | Fairmount | KS | Camper tipped and severely damaged. Report via social media. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 19, 2026 1:13 AM CT | 2 Sse Fairmount | KS | Emergency manager reports large tree down across the roadway with powerlines down alongside a camper. Time estimated from radar. |
| 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 August 18, 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 August 18, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 6, 2026 through Aug 16, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 16, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Topeka, KS
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