Crane, Missouri
12 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1942 and the latest in 1985. It stands in Pierce Township. It lies in ZIP code area 65633. It lies near Dodge Hollow. The Survey maps it on the Crane quadrangle. 1,495 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,148 feet above sea level.
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Population over time
3 figuresCrane grew from 1,002 to 1,495 between 1910 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,002 | |
| 2010 | 1,462 | |
| 2020 | 1,495 | +33 (+2%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
10 surveys from 12 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.
- 1942 USGS Aurora quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1945 USGS Aurora quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1945 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1949 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1954 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1958 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1974 USGS Crane quadrangle1:24000
- 1985 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1985 USGS Table Rock Lake quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
46 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 46 fires within 5 miles of Crane between 1992 and 2020, burning about 974 acres in total. None started naturally. 5 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 | 29 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 5 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 5 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 4 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 September 2000 | Equipment and vehicle use | 3.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 11 September 2000 | Equipment and vehicle use | 25 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 11 September 1999 | Debris and open burning | 12 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 10 September 2011 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 30 August 2000 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 29 July 2012 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 444 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | MARIONVILLE |
| 9 April 1994 | Debris and open burning | 10 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 6 April 1994 | Debris and open burning | 5.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 10 workings within 5 miles of Crane: 9 past producers, 1 prospect. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Lead, Zinc, Lead, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Iron. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown - Iron | Iron | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Lead-Zinc | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - S&G | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Richeys Mine | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Lead | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Stanberry Diggings | Lead, Zinc | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Lead & Zinc | Lead, Zinc | Prospect | ||
| Unknown - Lead Zinc | Lead, Zinc | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 63 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Crane in 63 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 33 hail, 15 thunderstorm wind, 12 flash flood, 3 flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2008 | Flash Flood | Crane | $7,000,000 | Record flooding occurred along the James River over Stone County. 60 homes were destroyed by flooding while approximately 30 of these homes were washed away into the James River. These homes were in the communities of Hooten Town, Bakers Hole, and Galena. The flooding was caused from rainfall amounts up to eight inches near the head waters of the James and Finley rivers. Nearly all low areas that typically experience flooding during excessive rainfall were flooded. |
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | $500,000 | Sixty to 80 mph winds impacted a widespread area of Stone County. These severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed thousands of trees, particularly in the northern half of the county. The only known structural damage from these winds occurred at the Branson West Wal-Mart. A two foot hole was ripped off the roof causing heavy rain to flow inside the store, damaging merchandise. Several roads were blocked from downed trees. |
| June 2008 | Flash Flood | Crane | $500,000 | Fourty water rescues resulted from major flash flooding across Stone County. 30 people were rescued from an RV campground near Galena, while nine others were rescued from a mobile home park in Reeds Spring. Numerous county roads were washed out with heavy damage. A shelter was opened for flood victims. Rainfall amounts ranged from four to seven inches. |
| January 2008 | Flash Flood | Crane | $500,000 | Training thunderstorms over the northern one third of Stone County caused significant flash flooding. Several roads and low water crossings were washed away. Rainfall measurements indicated that 2.5 inches to 4.5 inches of rain occurred in northern Stone County. |
| April 2008 | Flash Flood | Crane | $100,000 | Three to five inches of rain fell over Stone County. Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. Table Rock Lake rose to an all time high of 933.25 feet above sea level. This lake level flooded a few homes. |
| January 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | $15,000 | High winds associated with a squall line damaged one home. |
| August 2011 | Hail | Crane | $10,000 | The Fire Chief reported tennis ball size hail. |
| November 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | $10,000 | no account filed |
| August 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | $5,000 | Several trees and power lines were blown down on Agnes Street in Crane. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | $5,000 | Several power lines were blown down at Apricot Lane in the town of Crane as well as a large tree blown down across Medical Springs. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed large limbs that blocked South Commerce and Orchard Street. Several powerlines were also blown down. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | $5,000 | Trees were blown down on Highway 413 west of Crane. |
| April 1994 | Hail | Crane | $5,000 | no account filed |
| May 1997 | Hail | Crane | $3,000 | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | $1,000 | A tree was blown down on Round House Road near Old Wire Road. |
| April 2025 | Flood | Crane | - | Crane Creek in town was flooding the City Park. |
| May 2020 | Hail | Crane | - | Quarter sized hail was reported. |
| April 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | - | Several trees were blown down across northeastern portions of Stone County. |
| August 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | - | A tree was blocking a roadway on Roundhouse Road northwest of Crane. |
| April 2015 | Flash Flood | Crane | - | Up to a foot of water was flowing over Highway 413 south of Crane. |
| April 2015 | Flash Flood | Crane | - | A person was safely rescued from a car stalled in flood waters on Grisham Ford Road. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | Crane | - | Water was over the road at the intersection of Old Wire Road and Roundhouse Road. |
| March 2013 | Hail | Crane | - | Amateur radio reported hail on Highway 13 three miles north of Crane. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | - | A tree was reported down and blocking Round House Road near Old Wire Road. |
| April 2011 | Flood | Crane | - | City Park Road was closed into Crane Park because of high water. |
| March 2010 | Flash Flood | Crane | - | Roadhouse Road near Crane was impassable due to flooding. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | - | Law enforcement estimated a 60 MPH wind gust. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | - | The public estimated 60 mph wind gusts near Crane. |
| March 2008 | Flood | Crane | - | This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended. |
| August 2007 | Flash Flood | Crane | - | Excessive rainfall caused significant street flooding in the community of Crane. |
| September 2007 | Flash Flood | Crane | - | A section of Roundhouse Road and Wire Road west of Crane experienced brief flooding. |
| May 2006 | Flash Flood | Crane | - | A section of Roundhouse Road west of Crane and a section of Grisham Ford Road south of Crane became impassable to motorists due to flash flooding. |
| November 2004 | Flash Flood | Crane | - | Heavy rain caused minor flooding of small streams and creeks across northern Stone County. |
| April 2015 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| April 2015 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| September 2014 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| April 2008 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| April 2008 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| May 2007 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| May 2006 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| May 2006 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| November 2005 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| November 2005 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| April 2004 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| April 2004 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| April 2004 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| November 2003 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| November 2003 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | - | no account filed |
| July 2003 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| July 2003 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| April 2002 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| April 2001 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| April 2001 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| June 2001 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| May 2000 | Hail | Crane | - | no account filed |
| July 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crane | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail | 3.1 miles | 12 | |
| Elsey | 3.9 miles | 12 | |
| Bradfield | 4.2 miles | 12 | |
| Hurley | 4.2 miles | 12 | |
| Browns Spring | 5.7 miles | 12 | |
| Cross Roads | 6.1 miles | 12 | |
| School | 6.9 miles | 12 | |
| Oto | 7.0 miles | 12 |
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 Crane | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q961676 | 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 716460. 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.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
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.









