Hail history for Topeka, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Topeka since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Topeka
- Last hail
- Oct 13, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 24 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.25 in
- softball · May 21, 2011
383 reports on 185 days since 1956 · #2 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Topeka
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Topeka
The latest hail report in and around Topeka is from October 13, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on October 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Topeka logged 160 reports on 59 hail days, about 8.0 reports a year. That is 12.3 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #2 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Topeka accounts for 60% of the 634 reports filed in Shawnee County.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Kansas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 5.25 in (softball) on May 21, 2011 near 3.02 WSW Topeka.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (58) compared with 2006–2015 (102). The busiest year was 2011, with 26 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Topeka 8.0
- Shawnee County 13.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Topeka 59
- Shawnee County 94
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Topeka 8%
- Shawnee County 8%
- Median Kansas town on this site 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 5 | 18 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 14 | 1 | 15 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 16 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 11 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 | 1.75 in | View |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 11 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2011 | 5.25 insoftball | 3.02 WSW Topeka | Shawnee | — | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1980 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Shawnee | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.98 SW Topeka | Shawnee | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 3.00 inteacup | Topeka | Shawnee | $100K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.07 N Topeka | Shawnee | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 110 29%
- 1–2 in 243 63%
- 2 in + 30 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 7 W Topeka | Shawnee | 22:31 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 W Topeka | Shawnee | 22:28 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 WNW Pauline | Shawnee | 22:27 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 W Topeka | Shawnee | 22:26 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 SSE Silver Lake | Shawnee | 22:25 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSE Elmont | Shawnee | 01:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.75 NE Pauline | Shawnee | 01:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.94 SSW Menoken | Shawnee | 01:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 W Lake Shawnee | Shawnee | 01:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W (Top)billard Arpt To | Shawnee | 01:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 W Topeka | Shawnee | 01:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 ENE Menoken | Shawnee | 01:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Topeka
- Grantville 13 km · 15
- Silver Lake 16 km · 26
- Wakarusa 16 km · 14
- Auburn 18 km · 49
- Meriden 20 km · 55
- Willard 22 km · 19
- Carbondale 24 km · 30
- Hoyt 24 km · 27
Questions about hail in Topeka
How often does it hail in Topeka, Kansas?
383 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Topeka since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 8.0 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Topeka?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Topeka?
5.25 in (softball size) on May 21, 2011 near 3.02 WSW Topeka. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Topeka?
The most recent report in this data is from October 13, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Topeka had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 24 reports. The most recent was October 13, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.