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 2.25". There are 3 public hail reports, 59 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 14, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Topeka, KS Hail Map
The July 14, 2023 hail swath map for Topeka, KS covers approximately 2,737 square miles and includes an estimated 261,489 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 903 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 90,258 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 627 sq mi | 90,258 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 903 sq mi | 77,296 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 588 sq mi | 54,841 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 350 sq mi | 30,602 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 144 sq mi | 5,792 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 80 sq mi | 1,836 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 32 sq mi | 674 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 10 sq mi | 102 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 3 sq mi | 88 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Topeka, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 14, 2023 hail swath map area for Topeka, KS, HailGeeks estimates 95,495 single-family homes, 9,011 townhomes, and 34,755 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 32,933 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 32,933 | 3,538 | 13,493 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 26,697 | 2,578 | 11,042 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 20,691 | 1,957 | 5,113 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 12,043 | 790 | 3,370 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,843 | 110 | 1,586 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 861 | 24 | 115 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 341 | 9 | 26 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 48 | 4 | 5 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 38 | 1 | 5 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 14, 2023 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 July 14, 2023 storm was mapped across 22 counties in the Topeka, KS region. Shawnee County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 16,227 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 42 cities near Topeka, KS. Lawrence, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 18,200 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 14, 2023 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 July 14, 2023 Topeka, KS hail map spans 80 ZIP codes. ZIP 66539 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 687.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 14, 2023 hail map for Topeka, KS currently list 3 public hail reports, 59 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 14, 2023 3:07 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 WNW Lawrence | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 14, 2023 3:12 PM CT |
1.75 in | Eskridge | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 14, 2023 3:39 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SSE Wellsville | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 14, 2023 1:50 PM CT | Maple Hill | KS | Significant tree damage as well as power outages in town. | |
July 14, 2023 2:30 PM CT | 3 ENE Topeka | KS | Many tree limbs around 3 inches in diameter down on road. | |
July 14, 2023 2:30 PM CT | 3 SW Topeka | KS | Estimated 8 inch tree limbs down. Time estimated from radar data. | |
July 14, 2023 2:31 PM CT | 1 ENE Topeka | KS | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
July 14, 2023 2:41 PM CT | Perry | KS | multiple trees snapped in Perry... one as large as 36 inches in diameter. | |
July 14, 2023 2:41 PM CT | Perry | KS | Power lines down... significant damages to trees... homes... vehicles with many power lines down across Perry. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 14, 2023 2:41 PM CT | 5 NNW Topeka | KS | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
July 14, 2023 2:52 PM CT | 2 SE Lawrence | KS | Large tree looks like its been snapped in half. Report from social media. | |
July 14, 2023 2:57 PM CT | 2 E Williamstown | KS | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. Delayed report. | |
July 14, 2023 3:00 PM CT | 3 SW Mclouth | KS | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 14, 2023 3:16 PM CT | 2 NW Topeka | KS | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
July 14, 2023 3:20 PM CT | 3 W Lawrence | KS | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
July 14, 2023 3:25 PM CT | Tonganoxie | KS | Tree downed into power lines in Tonganoxie. | |
July 14, 2023 3:34 PM CT | 3 SSW Basehor | KS | Delayed Report... Several tree branches down in the area of 168th and Evans Road. | |
July 14, 2023 3:45 PM CT | 2 SSE Lake Quivira | KS | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken. | |
July 14, 2023 3:47 PM CT | 1 ESE Lawrence | KS | *** 1 INJ *** Numerous trees and powerlines down. A car was blown off US 59 into a creek and an injury resulted. | |
July 14, 2023 3:50 PM CT | 2 ENE Lake Quivira | KS | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken. | |
July 14, 2023 3:54 PM CT | 2 N Lenexa | KS | Large tree limbs downed on Maplewood Lane in Lenexa. | |
July 14, 2023 3:57 PM CT | 1 ESE Shawnee | KS | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. | |
July 14, 2023 4:09 PM CT | 3 NW Wolcott | KS | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken. | |
July 14, 2023 4:14 PM CT | 3 SW Merriam | KS | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. | |
July 14, 2023 5:52 PM CT | Perry | KS | Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off. | |
July 14, 2023 1:05 PM CT | 62 mph | 2 NNE Manhattan | KS | Public weather station reports gust of 62 mph. |
July 14, 2023 2:07 PM CT | 59 mph | 3 W Holton | KS | personal weather station. |
July 14, 2023 2:10 PM CT | 65 mph | 2 NW Dover | KS | 55-65 estimated. |
July 14, 2023 2:14 PM CT | 80 mph | 2 NW Dover | KS | Estimated wind gusts of 70-80 mph... with large branches broken. |
July 14, 2023 2:20 PM CT | 75 mph | 2 NE Silver Lake | KS | estimated gusts 70-75 mph. |
July 14, 2023 2:20 PM CT | 60 mph | 5 WSW Topeka | KS | Estimated wind gusts to 60. |
July 14, 2023 2:24 PM CT | 63 mph | 4 ESE Silver Lake | KS | Kansas state mesonet. |
July 14, 2023 2:25 PM CT | 70 mph | 2 WSW Topeka | KS | 60-70 estimated. |
July 14, 2023 2:28 PM CT | 72 mph | 3 ENE Topeka | KS | ASOS station KTOP Topeka. |
July 14, 2023 2:28 PM CT | 66 mph | 4 ESE Silver Lake | KS | Kansas state mesonet. |
July 14, 2023 2:29 PM CT | 73 mph | 3 WNW Tecumseh | KS | KTOP ASOS. |
July 14, 2023 2:30 PM CT | 72 mph | Oskaloosa | KS | Personal station. |
July 14, 2023 2:30 PM CT | 60 mph | Grantville | KS | Union and pacific station. |
July 14, 2023 2:35 PM CT | 72 mph | Oskaloosa | KS | Personal Weather Station. |
July 14, 2023 2:40 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 NE Lawrence | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 14, 2023 2:45 PM CT | 85 mph | 3 NW Perry | KS | Fire chief estimates 85 mph wind gust. Signs blown of posts and 0 visibility. |
July 14, 2023 2:50 PM CT | 65 mph | 4 N Carbondale | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 14, 2023 2:52 PM CT | 70 mph | Perry | KS | Fire chief estimating 70 mph wind gust. |
July 14, 2023 2:53 PM CT | 59 mph | 2 SE Pauline | KS | KFOE ASOS. |
July 14, 2023 2:56 PM CT | 62 mph | 1 SSE Oskaloosa | KS | Kansas state mesonet. |
July 14, 2023 2:57 PM CT | 75 mph | 1 W Oskaloosa | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 14, 2023 2:57 PM CT | 59 mph | 1 ESE Williamstown | KS | UP station. |
July 14, 2023 3:00 PM CT | 75 mph | 3 S Lecompton | KS | Also one foot diameter tree limbs down and quarter size hail. |
July 14, 2023 3:00 PM CT | 68 mph | 5 N Williamstown | KS | Personal weather station. |
July 14, 2023 3:01 PM CT | 58 mph | 3 WNW Lawrence | KS | Personal weather station. |
July 14, 2023 3:07 PM CT | 70 mph | 3 WNW Lawrence | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 14, 2023 3:08 PM CT | 63 mph | 3 NNW Pleasant Grove | KS | Personal weather station. |
July 14, 2023 3:09 PM CT | 70 mph | Oskaloosa | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 14, 2023 3:14 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 W Jarbalo | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 14, 2023 3:17 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 W Clearview City | KS | Delayed Report... |
July 14, 2023 3:20 PM CT | 61 mph | 4 NNE Lawrence | KS | KLWC ASOS. |
July 14, 2023 3:21 PM CT | 62 mph | 5 NNE Lawrence | KS | Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 5 NNE Lawrence. ASOS station KLWC Lawrence. |
July 14, 2023 3:29 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 W Jarbalo | KS | Heavy Rain... low visibility. |
July 14, 2023 3:39 PM CT | 70 mph | 2 SW Lake Quivira | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 14, 2023 3:47 PM CT | 68 mph | 1 NNW Maywood | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 14, 2023 3:53 PM CT | 70 mph | 1 NNW Maywood | KS | Delayed report... Twitter picture of a personal weather station indicating 69.7 mph wind at 3:53 pm. |
July 14, 2023 3:55 PM CT | 89 mph | 4 WSW Shawnee | KS | Spotter reports 70 mph wind gusts for 20 minutes with a peak gust of 89 mph. Large tree limbs down and shingles blown off roof. |
| 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 July 14, 2023 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 July 14, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 5, 2023 through Jul 12, 2023, 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 Jul 12, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Topeka, KS
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