Piper Neighborhood Hit by Severe Storm | Topeka News

A brutal storm with golf-ball sized hail and howling winds slammed the Piper neighborhood overnight, leaving chaos in its wake—downed fences, shattered roofs, and even a trampoline flying into a neighbor’s yard. Residents woke to widespread damage, power outages, and eerie silence as warning sirens failed to sound. The storm’s fury lasted 30 minutes, knocking down goal posts at Piper District Stadium and delaying the start of the season. Cleanup is underway as families document destruction for insurance, while many grapple with debris and low visibility under the storm’s aftermath. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f37ad1316015f21b