Hail Swath Map Preview
The Topeka, KS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 20, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Topeka, KS Hail Map
The August 20, 2021 hail swath map for Topeka, KS covers approximately 2,497 square miles and includes an estimated 166,410 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 1,076 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 89,519 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,076 sq mi | 56,936 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,054 sq mi | 89,519 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 309 sq mi | 19,394 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 49 sq mi | 386 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 9 sq mi | 175 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 20, 2021 hail swath map area for Topeka, KS, HailGeeks estimates 60,247 single-family homes, 5,588 townhomes, and 23,168 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 31,740 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 20,923 | 2,327 | 7,188 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 31,740 | 2,538 | 13,064 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 7,322 | 719 | 2,893 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 185 | 3 | 4 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 77 | 1 | 19 |
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Counties Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Hail from the August 20, 2021 storm was mapped across 22 counties in the Topeka, KS region. Riley County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 10,151 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. Council Grove, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 499 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 20, 2021 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 20, 2021 Topeka, KS hail map spans 86 ZIP codes. ZIP 66502 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 8,925.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 20, 2021 hail map for Topeka, KS currently list 0 public hail reports, 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 20, 2021 7:33 PM CT | 4 NNW Manhattan | KS | METAL ROOF BLOWN OFF FARM BUILDING. | |
August 20, 2021 7:40 PM CT | 4 NW Manhattan | KS | LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN. | |
August 20, 2021 7:45 PM CT | 3 WNW Manhattan | KS | PICTURES SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWED PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIAL RIPPED UP... SMALL UPROOTED TREES... DAMAGED FENCING... A BROKEN MAIL BOX... A SHATTERED CAR WINDOW AND METAL DEBRIS BENT AROUND POLES FROM A NEARBY SCHOOL. | |
August 20, 2021 8:40 PM CT | 1 WNW Holton | KS | DELAYED REPORT OF AN 8 TO 10 INCH TREE LIMB DOWN. | |
August 20, 2021 9:05 PM CT | 5 WNW Mayetta | KS | NUMEROUS TREE LIMBS DOWN... SOME UP TO 8 INCHES IN DIAMETER. BRANCHES PRONE TO DAMAGE AND ESTIMATED WINDS AROUND 50 MPH. | |
August 20, 2021 9:43 PM CT | Auburn | KS | TREE REPORTED DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 20, 2021 9:54 PM CT | 1 NW Topeka | KS | TREE REPORTED DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 20, 2021 9:54 PM CT | 3 NNW Topeka | KS | TREE REPORTED DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 20, 2021 10:32 PM CT | 2 SW Lawrence | KS | TREE REPORTED DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 20, 2021 10:36 PM CT | 1 S Lawrence | KS | TREE REPORTED DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 20, 2021 10:45 PM CT | Lansing | KS | TREE DOWN ON HOUSE IN LANSING. | |
August 20, 2021 10:55 PM CT | 3 N De Soto | KS | TREE KNOCKED DOWN ONTO POWER LINES AT 171ST AND CANTRELL ROAD. | |
August 20, 2021 10:57 PM CT | 2 SW Beverly Hills | KS | THREE INCH BRANCHES KNOCKED DOWN. | |
August 20, 2021 10:57 PM CT | 2 SSW Beverly Hills | KS | TWO INCH BRANCHES KNOCKED DOWN. | |
August 20, 2021 11:19 PM CT | 3 SE Scranton | KS | TREE REPORTED DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 20, 2021 7:50 PM CT | 62 mph | 4 NW Manhattan | KS | DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
August 20, 2021 9:54 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 W Hoyt | KS | ESTIMATED 60 TO 70 MPH GUSTS. LAWN FURNITURE BLOWN AROUND. |
August 20, 2021 10:19 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 S Lecompton | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| 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 20, 2021 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 20, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 25, 2021 through Aug 12, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 12, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Topeka, KS
Not sure whether the August 20, 2021 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.
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