Hollister, Missouri
14 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1907 and the latest in 1989. It stands in Oliver Township. It lies in ZIP code area 65672. It lies near Big Hollow. The Survey maps it on the Hollister quadrangle. 4,583 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 722 feet above sea level.
On record in Hollister
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 1 record
Downing Street Historic Districtlisted 1978
Population over time
2 figuresHollister grew from 4,426 to 4,583 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 | 4,426 | |
| 2020 | 4,583 | +157 (+4%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
10 surveys from 14 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.
- 1907 USGS Forsyth quadrangle1:125000, 3 printings
- 1945 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1949 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1954 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1956 USGS Hollister quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1985 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1985 USGS Table Rock Lake quadrangle1:100000
- 1989 USGS Hollister quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
35 since 1993Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 35 fires within 5 miles of Hollister between 1993 and 2019, burning about 94 acres in total. None started naturally. None was 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 |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 23 |
| Debris and open burning | 8 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 1 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
| Fireworks | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 16 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 17 August 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 23 July 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 12 July 2013 | Equipment and vehicle use | 70 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 12 July 2013 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 30 June 2018 | Fireworks | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 177232-10601-06302018-2210 |
| 25 June 2016 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 137851-10601-06252016-1730 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 16 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 16 workings within 5 miles of Hollister: 13 past producers, 3 producers. 3 still produce. What was taken out: Lead, Zinc, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Zinc, Lead. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Moon Mine | Zinc | Past Producer | ||
| Syler Land | Iron | Past Producer | ||
| King Solomons Mines | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Richardson Mine | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Ozark Concrete Quarry & Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Table Rock Quarry # 1 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Unknown - Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Table Rock Sand + Gravel Pit + Plan | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Unknown - S+G | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - S+G | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
40 since 1998Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Hollister in 40 storm reports between 1998 and 2025: 19 thunderstorm wind, 13 hail, 4 heavy rain, 3 flash 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | 1 hurt, $100,000 | Several trees were blown down near downtown Hollister and near the College of the Ozarks. Two homes sustained significant damage from falling trees. Survey crews estimated the winds around 75 mph. |
| August 2013 | Flash Flood | Hollister | $1,000,000 | This storm report will contain the total estimated damages and cost for the flooding event. Taney County Fire and Rescue evacuated and rescued up to 100 residents in the middle of the night along Turkey Creek in Hollister. The Hidden Valley mobile home park and also near Old Mill Road were the hardest affected areas. Several businesses in downtown Hollister near Turkey Creek were flooded and suffered severe damage. Several homes were completely flooded including two mobile homes that were washed away or destroyed. Several cars were also washed away. The St. James Bridge was completely under water. Several other low water crossings across the county were damaged. |
| March 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | $90,000 | A wind gust of 61 knots was reported by spotters in Hollister at 1419 CST. Numerous trees were reported down in Hollister area along Highway 76 and K Highway. At approximately 1425 CST, thunderstorm downburst winds hit the K-Boat Dock, located along Bull Shoals Lake 5 miles south of Forsyth. Thunderstorm winds damaged several boats and broke part of the boat dock off from the main dock. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | $20,000 | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts damaged several mobile homes and knocked down large trees. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | $10,000 | Trees were reported down on a commercial building in Hollister near Highway BB and Business 65. A minor gas leak reported as part of the damage. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | $10,000 | Minor roof damage and multiple large tree limbs down were reported. The time was based on radar. |
| September 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | $5,000 | Several power lines in Hollister and Bull Creek Village were blown down. |
| May 2019 | Hail | Hollister | $4,000 | Golf ball sized hail was reported with minor roof and vehicle damage to the home of the resident. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | $2,000 | Severe trees were blown down. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | $1,000 | A power pole was blown down. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | - | Multiple trees and powerlines were reported down. |
| May 2025 | Heavy Rain | Hollister | - | Storm total rainfall amount of 2.77 inches from May 23 through May 27. |
| July 2024 | Heavy Rain | Hollister | - | Public report of 8.14 inches of storm total rainfall. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | - | Multiple large tree limbs were reported down. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Hollister | - | Quarter sized hail was reported via MPing. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Hollister | - | Quarter sized hail was reported. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Hollister | - | Quarter sized hail was reported. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Hollister | - | Golf ball sized hail was reported in a mainly rural location. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Hollister | - | Ping pong ball sized hail was reported. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | - | Multiple trees were reported down. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | - | A private weather station measured a 75 mph wind gust in Hollister. Social media pictures from the same area showed tree damage. |
| October 2019 | Heavy Rain | Hollister | - | A private citizens weather station measure a 24 hour rainfall total of 6.28 inches. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | - | Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines across the Hollister, Kirbyville and Powersite areas. |
| February 2018 | Flood | Hollister | - | The Coon Creek low water crossing in Hollister was underwater and impassable. |
| March 2018 | Heavy Rain | Hollister | - | A 24 hour rainfall total of 2.60 inches was reported. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | - | Several large tree limbs were blown down. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | - | Large tree limbs were blown down. |
| August 2013 | Flash Flood | Hollister | - | Route BB was flooded and closed to traffic. |
| September 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | - | Large limbs were down across the road in the vicinity of Evergreen and Rae Streets. |
| October 2009 | Flash Flood | Hollister | - | Fall Creek Road was closed due to flooding. |
| March 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | - | A few trees were damaged from severe thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Hollister | - | no account filed |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hollister | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Hail | Hollister | - | no account filed |
| June 2007 | Hail | Hollister | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Hollister | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Hollister | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Hollister | - | no account filed |
| February 2005 | Hail | Hollister | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson | 1.6 miles | 14 | |
| Kirbyville | 2.7 miles | 14 | |
| Melva | 3.1 miles | 14 | |
| Gretna | 3.9 miles | 15 | |
| Flag (historical) | 4.5 miles | 16 | |
| Table Rock | 4.6 miles | 16 | |
| Edgewater Beach | 4.8 miles | 14 | |
| Ozark Beach | 4.8 miles | 14 |
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 Hollister | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q963707 | 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 719716. 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.









