Lexington, Alabama
16 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1914 and the latest in 1986. It stands in the Lexington census division. It lies in ZIP code area 35648. The Survey maps it on the Lexington quadrangle. 727 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 768 feet above sea level.
Population over time
2 figuresLexington fell from 735 to 727 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 735 | |
| 2020 | 727 | -8 (-1%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
9 surveys from 16 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1914 USGS Rogersville quadrangle1:48000
- 1916 USGS Rogersville quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1936 USGS Lexington quadrangle1:24000
- 1952 USGS Lexington quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1956 USGS Gadsden quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Gadsden quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Gadsden quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1963 USGS Gadsden quadrangle1:250000
- 1986 USGS Tuscumbia quadrangle1:100000, 3 printings
Fires near this place
75 since 1997Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 75 fires within 5 miles of Lexington between 1997 and 2016, burning about 571 acres in total. 2 started naturally. 22 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 26 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 22 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 11 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 10 |
| Smoking | 3 |
| Natural | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2000 | Natural | 10 acres | Tennessee Division of Forestry | not named |
| 29 September 2001 | Equipment and vehicle use | 5.0 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 28 September 2016 | Equipment and vehicle use | 56 acres | Tennessee Division of Forestry | SANTINI |
| 19 September 2008 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Alabama Forestry Commission | COUNTY ROAD 33, AL |
| 7 August 1999 | Debris and open burning | 5.0 acres | Tennessee Division of Forestry | not named |
| 3 August 2007 | Natural | 4.0 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 24 August 2007 | Equipment and vehicle use | 8.0 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 24 August 2007 | Equipment and vehicle use | 3.0 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Storms near this place
57 since 1994Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Lexington in 57 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 29 thunderstorm wind, 12 hail, 5 flash flood, 5 flood. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2001 | Lightning | Lexington | 1 hurt | A man was struck by lightning near Lexington. The extent of his injuries was unknown. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $500,000 | no account filed |
| February 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $85,000 | Additional damage occurred in Lauderdale County from about 5 miles southwest of Lexington eastward to Anderson. Strong straight line wind downed several trees and caused minor roof damage to several structures. EMA reported damage to 10 to 12 houses in the Anderson area as well as the area south of Lexington. Shingles were disturbed on a number of houses. Several trees blocked highways including CR 52 and 50. Trees reportedly fell on two vehicles in the Anderson area. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $30,000 | Several trees were blown down near CR 39 west of Lexington. One home suffered major roof damage and subsequently extensive rain damage. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2002 | Lightning | Lexington | $20,000 | A barn was struck by lightning and caught on fire. The barn was totally destroyed. No reports of injuries were received. |
| February 2010 | Flood | Lexington | $18,000 | Heavy rainfall caused a stream to overflow its banks and close CR 502 in Lexington. |
| October 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $10,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down. |
| April 1998 | Hail | Lexington | $9,000 | Golf ball size hail was reported just south of Lexington. |
| April 1996 | Hail | Lexington | $8,000 | no account filed |
| April 1997 | Hail | Lexington | $7,000 | Walnut sized hail was covering the ground in Lexington, in the northeast part of the county. |
| April 1997 | Hail | Lexington | $6,000 | Half dollar sized hail was covering the ground in Green Hill, in the northern part of the county. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $5,000 | Trees were knocked down on a house in the Lexington area. Time estimated by radar. |
| June 2011 | Flash Flood | Lexington | $5,000 | A vehicle was flooded and floating down a creek near County Road 502. No one was in the vehicle. Additional roads were also closed between Lexington and Killen due to flash flooding. |
| October 2004 | Tornado (F1) | Lexington | $5,000 | Another tornado touched down at Lexington and destroyed several large trees and a couple of out buildings as it crossed over into Tennessee. Maximum wind speed of this tornado before it moved into Tennessee was at 80 mph. |
| August 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $5,000 | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 to 70 miles an hour. This strong wind blew down a large ham radio antenna. |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $5,000 | One traffic light was blown down in Lexington. |
| January 1997 | Hail | Lexington | $5,000 | no account filed |
| February 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $3,000 | A telephone pole and power lines were knocked down at the intersection of County Roads 48 and 162. |
| June 2009 | Lightning | Lexington | $2,000 | Lightning knocked a power pole down. |
| December 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $1,000 | The 911 call center reported a tree blocking both lanes of traffic at CR 486 and Cr 489. |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $1,000 | A tree blown down into a residence along CR 51 in Lexington. |
| December 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $1,000 | A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on East Avenue/or County Road 497. |
| August 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $1,000 | A tree was blown down and blocked both lanes of the highway. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $500 | A tree was knocked down at the intersection of CR 136 and CR 162. Time estimated by radar. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $500 | A tree was knocked down, partially blocking the road at the intersection of CR 136 and CR 162. Time estimated by radar. |
| April 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $500 | One tree was knocked down on CR 48. |
| December 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $500 | A tree was knocked down causing partial blockage of the road near CR 88 at CR 51. Time estimated by radar. |
| June 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $200 | A power line was knocked down at 11285 Highway 64. |
| February 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $200 | A large tree was down on Highway 101 north of CR 613. |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $200 | A tree was knocked down onto power lines on CR 136 off of Highway 64. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $200 | Several tree limbs were knocked down onto the road on CR 71 near Lexington. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $200 | A tree was knocked down onto Highway 101 just south of the Tennessee state line. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $200 | A tree was knocked down along CR 489. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | $200 | A tree was knocked down on the road at CR 502 between Highway 64 and Second Creek. |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | - | Trees were knocked down at CR 136 at Highway 64. |
| February 2019 | Flood | Lexington | - | CR 156 closed due to flooding. Water depth unknown. |
| February 2019 | Flood | Lexington | - | CR 502 was closed in the Lexington area. Water depth unknown. |
| February 2019 | Flood | Lexington | - | CR 492 was closed due to flooding. Water depth unknown. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | - | Trees were knocked down along Old Mill Road. |
| November 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | - | Power lines and trees were knocked down on CR 59 about 3/4 mile off of Highway 64 in Lexington. Time estimated by radar. |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | - | Two power poles and a few large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds. |
| June 2011 | Flash Flood | Lexington | - | County Road 502 was closed in Lexington due to flash flooding. |
| April 2009 | Hail | Lexington | - | Nickel size hail was reported along highway 101 in Lexington. |
| December 2009 | Flash Flood | Lexington | - | One to three inches of rainfall closed several roads in eastern portions of Lauderdale county. Roads closed included: CR 534, CR 156, CR 502, CR 96, and portions of Turner Lindsey road. |
| December 2008 | Flood | Lexington | - | A second round of heavy rain on the 11th and 12th caused flooding on county road 502, 2 miles east of Lexington. |
| August 2007 | Hail | Lexington | - | Penny size hail was reported. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | - | A tree was blown down. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lexington | - | A few power lines were blown down due to thunderstorm winds associated with the line of severe thunderstorms moving southeast through the county. |
| February 2003 | Flash Flood | Lexington | - | Two roads closed due to high waters |
| July 2003 | Flash Flood | Lexington | - | County road 502 with several inches of water over the road. |
| July 2003 | Hail | Lexington | - | quarter size hail reported. |
| May 2002 | Hail | Lexington | - | Nickel size hail fell just east of Lexington. |
| October 2001 | Hail | Lexington | - | Dime size hail was reported in Lexington. |
| April 2000 | Hail | Lexington | - | Penny size hail fell just northwest of Lexington. |
| May 1998 | Hail | Lexington | - | no account filed |
| April 1996 | Funnel Cloud | Lexington | - | no account filed |
| April 1996 | Funnel Cloud | Lexington | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Gum | 2.6 miles | 17 | |
| Arkdell | 3.2 miles | 17 | |
| Comer | 3.3 miles | 17 | |
| Slabtown (historical) | 3.5 miles | 17 | |
| Grassy | 3.8 miles | 16 | |
| Belew (historical) | 3.9 miles | 17 | |
| Center Hill | 4.2 miles | 17 | |
| Palestine (historical) | 4.4 miles | 17 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Lexington | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q67784 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 121530. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.








