Hail Swath Map Preview
The Topeka, KS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 5 public hail reports, 10 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 17, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Topeka, KS Hail Map
The May 17, 2022 hail swath map for Topeka, KS covers approximately 5,618 square miles and includes an estimated 517,643 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 2,334 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 208,328 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 976 sq mi | 44,037 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,334 sq mi | 208,328 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,459 sq mi | 183,661 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 629 sq mi | 60,942 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 183 sq mi | 17,573 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 37 sq mi | 3,102 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 17, 2022 hail swath map area for Topeka, KS, HailGeeks estimates 203,687 single-family homes, 18,688 townhomes, and 64,152 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 77,913 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 19,358 | 1,223 | 3,210 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 77,913 | 9,406 | 26,123 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 73,463 | 6,848 | 24,887 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 23,070 | 1,070 | 7,593 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 8,560 | 96 | 2,086 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,323 | 45 | 253 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 17, 2022 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 May 17, 2022 storm was mapped across 28 counties in the Topeka, KS region. Shawnee County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 56,691 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 82 cities near Topeka, KS. Topeka, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 40,228 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 17, 2022 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 17, 2022 Topeka, KS hail map spans 134 ZIP codes. ZIP 66618 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,253.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 17, 2022 hail map for Topeka, KS currently list 5 public hail reports, 10 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2022 8:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NW Manhattan | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2022 10:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | Silver Lake | KS | SOCIAL MEDIA - DELAYED REPORT. |
May 17, 2022 10:33 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SW Meriden | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2022 10:51 PM CT |
1.25 in | Baldwin City | KS | DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED RADAR. |
May 17, 2022 10:57 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NE Osage City | KS | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED RADAR. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2022 9:40 PM CT | Willard | KS | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM WILLARD. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM WILLARD. 30 INCH DIAMETER TREE TOP SNAPPED OFF. DOWN THE STREET ON CARLSON ROAD... A TELEPHONE POLE WAS SNAPPED IN HALF. | |
May 17, 2022 9:46 PM CT | 1 S Silver Lake | KS | NUMEROUS TREES WITH DAMAGE AND A FEW CENTER PIVOTS OVERTURNED. WIND SPEEDS ESTIMATED AS HIGH AS 85MPH. | |
May 17, 2022 10:48 PM CT | 2 WSW Topeka | KS | 2 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMB DOWN ACROSS ROAD. | |
May 17, 2022 10:50 PM CT | 2 E Lawrence | KS | CORRECT TIME PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG. SPLIT TREE BLOCKING ROADWAY AT 1600 BLOCK CADET AVE. | |
May 18, 2022 2:40 AM CT | Willard | KS | 30 INCH DIAMETER TREE TOP SNAPPED OFF. DOWN THE STREET ON CARLSON ROAD... A TELEPHONE POLE WAS SNAPPED IN HALF. | |
May 17, 2022 9:50 PM CT | 70 mph | 6 SSE Silver Lake | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2022 9:51 PM CT | 65 mph | 7 WSW Topeka | KS | 60-65 MPH WIND GUSTS. POWER IS OUT. |
May 17, 2022 9:55 PM CT | 60 mph | 7 SSE Silver Lake | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2022 10:00 PM CT | 80 mph | Silver Lake | KS | RELAYED THROUGH THE EM. |
May 17, 2022 11:30 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 SSE Olathe | KS | PUBLIC REPORT OF 60 MPH WIND GUST AND NICKEL SIZE HAIL IN OLATHE NEAR 159TH STREET AND RIDGEVIEW ROAD. RELAYED FROM FACEBOOK. |
| 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 May 17, 2022 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 17, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 23, 2022 through May 15, 2022, 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 May 15, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Topeka, KS
Not sure whether the May 17, 2022 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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