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Montague County, Texas

47 topographic sheets cover 29 settlements here, and 1 property is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Research this county

From the record

1 National Register listing published here.

Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service

Texas within the United States
Montague County within Texas

What the record shows

  • 277 topographic sheet readings cover the county's settlements.
  • 1 property here is on the National Register of Historic Places, listed as a building.
  • The Geographic Names Information System records 29 populated places in this county; 29 are covered by at least one topographic sheet.

Places on the National Register

1

Every property in this county listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with the year it was listed and the federal nomination document.

Photograph PropertyType ListedReference
Montague County Courthouse and Jailbuilding2017100001377

Bird's-eye views and land ownership maps

1

Drawn when these were printed as single large sheets: the town seen from the air, and the county divided into its farms with every owner named. Each opens the original at the Library of Congress.

Bird's-eye view, 1890 - Sunset, Montague Co., Texas, 1890
Bird's-eye view (1890) - Sunset, Montague Co., Texas, 1890. Library of Congress.

Photographs from libraries nationwide

1 shown

Selected from the Digital Public Library of America's 1 image records catalogued for this county. Every one shown here carries a public-domain status or a licence that permits reuse on a site that carries advertising; non-commercial, share-alike and restricted images are excluded. The selection is spread across the county's towns (at most eight per town), so no single institution's bulk upload crowds out the rest. Each opens the holding library's record, and the complete set at the Digital Public Library of America is one click away.

Wagonseller's Fruit Farm and Handicraft Center, Boston Public Library - undated
Wagonseller's Fruit Farm and Handicraft Center. Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.

The county from the air

33 shown

Flown by the U.S. Geological Survey between 1937 and 1989, the Aerial Photo Single Frames collection is the definitive mid-century view of the land: fields, roads and rivers as the camera saw them. The Survey holds 639 frames inside the rectangle that bounds this county; the 33 frames below were taken over the county itself, chosen across the decades of flights (at most four a year from that rectangle), so one flight cannot crowd out the rest. The full set is free to browse and download at EarthExplorer under the dataset Aerial Photo Single Frames.

U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-11-21, scale 1:69000
1952-11-21, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-11-21, scale 1:69000
1952-11-21, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-11-21, scale 1:69000
1952-11-21, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-11-21, scale 1:69000
1952-11-21, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-01-28, scale 1:69000
1953-01-28, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-01-28, scale 1:69000
1953-01-28, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-01-28, scale 1:69000
1953-01-28, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-01-28, scale 1:69000
1953-01-28, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-11-26, scale 1:68199
1954-11-26, scale 1:68199. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-11-26, scale 1:68199
1954-11-26, scale 1:68199. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-11-26, scale 1:68199
1954-11-26, scale 1:68199. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-11-26, scale 1:68199
1954-11-26, scale 1:68199. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-01-06, scale 1:68199
1955-01-06, scale 1:68199. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-01-06, scale 1:68199
1955-01-06, scale 1:68199. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-01-06, scale 1:68199
1955-01-06, scale 1:68199. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-01-21, scale 1:68199
1955-01-21, scale 1:68199. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-12-17, scale 1:17600
1962-12-17, scale 1:17600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-12-17, scale 1:17600
1962-12-17, scale 1:17600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-12-17, scale 1:17600
1962-12-17, scale 1:17600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-03-05, scale 1:17600
1963-03-05, scale 1:17600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-03-05, scale 1:17600
1963-03-05, scale 1:17600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-03-05, scale 1:17600
1963-03-05, scale 1:17600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-03-05, scale 1:17600
1963-03-05, scale 1:17600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1966-02-17, scale 1:17600
1966-02-17, scale 1:17600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1966-02-17, scale 1:17600
1966-02-17, scale 1:17600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1966-02-17, scale 1:17600
1966-02-17, scale 1:17600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1966-02-17, scale 1:17600
1966-02-17, scale 1:17600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1969-03-20, scale 1:21670
1969-03-20, scale 1:21670. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1969-03-20, scale 1:21670
1969-03-20, scale 1:21670. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-02-20, scale 1:22000
1973-02-20, scale 1:22000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-02-20, scale 1:22000
1973-02-20, scale 1:22000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-02-20, scale 1:22000
1973-02-20, scale 1:22000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-02-20, scale 1:22000
1973-02-20, scale 1:22000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.

Weather records

10 stations, 2 gages

The thermometers that kept this county's weather, and the gages that measured the flow of its streams, as the federal records hold them. The extremes below are measured values from those records, not estimates.

The 1950 census, district by district

29 districts

Who lived here in 1950, one enumeration district at a time, as the Census Bureau described each district. Each row opens its official National Archives result, with Population Schedules and ED Maps available there.

  • 169-1Justice Precinct 1: Justice Precinct 1 - That part north and northwest of State Highway 59
  • 169-2Justice Precinct 1 - That part south and southeast of State Highway 59
  • 169-3Justice Precinct 2: St. Jo city: St. Jo city - That part Bounded by City limits; City limits; City limits; Main, Meador, Bonita Rd.
  • 169-4Justice Precinct 2 - St. Jo city - That part Bounded by City limits; Bonita Rd., Meador, Main; City limits; City limits
  • 169-5Justice Precinct 2 - That part north of Unnamed road extending westward through Bowers Oil Field from county line to precinct line
  • 169-6Justice Precinct 2 - That part south of Unnamed Rd. extending eastward from precinct line to county line, north and east of Missouri - Kansas - Texas Railroad, outside St. Jo city
  • 169-7Justice Precinct 2 - That part south and west of Missouri - Kansas - Texas Railroad, outside St. Jo city
  • 169-8Justice Precinct 3: Justice Precinct 3 - That part east of New Harp - Forestburg - Hardy - St. Jo Rd., extending north from county line
  • 169-9Justice Precinct 3 - That part west of New Harp - Forestburg - Hardy - St. Jo Rd., extending north from county line
  • 169-10Justice Precinct 4: Bowie city: Bowie city - That part of Ward 1 Bounded by City limits; Ward line, Mason; Pecan, Cummins, Live Oak; Coffield
  • 169-11Justice Precinct 4: Bowie city - That part of Ward 1 Bounded by City limits; Coffield, Live Oak, Cummins, Pecan, Mason; Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad; City limits
  • 169-12Justice Precinct 4: Bowie city - That part of Ward 2 Bounded by Mills, Wise, Mills; Old City limits, City limits; City limits; City limits, Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad
  • 169-13BN/A
  • 169-13AN/A
  • 169-14Justice Precinct 4: Bowie city - That part of Ward 3 Bounded by Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad; City limits; City limits; Rock Island Railroad, Green, Wilbarger, Mills
  • 169-15Justice Precinct 4: Bowie city - That part of Ward 3 Bounded by Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad; Mills, Wilbarger, Green, Rock Island Railroad; City limits; City limits
  • 169-16Justice Precinct 4 - That part southeast of State Highway 59, and northeast of Fort Worth and Denver City Railway, outside Bowie city
  • 169-17Justice Precinct 4 - That part southeast of State Highway 59, and northeast of Fort Worth and Denver City Railway, outside Bowie city
  • 169-18Justice Precinct 4 - That part southwest of Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad, outside Bowie city
  • 169-19Justice Precinct 5: Belcherville town
  • 169-20Justice Precinct 5 - That part outside Belcherville town
  • 169-21Justice Precinct 6
  • 169-22Justice Precinct 7: Nocona city: Nocona city - That part Bounded by City limits; City limits; Elm, Clay, Pine, Old State Hwy 5; City limits
  • 169-23Justice Precinct 7: Nocona city - That part Bounded by Old State Highway 5, Pine; Clay, S. Front, Montague, Hickory, Montague; City limits; City limits
  • 169-24Justice Precinct 7: Nocona city - That part Bounded by Elm, City limits; City limits; City limits; Montague, Hickory, Montague, S. Front, Clay
  • 169-25Justice Precinct 7 - That part north of Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad, outside Nocona city
  • 169-26Justice Precinct 7 - That part south of Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad, outside Nocona city
  • 169-27Justice Precinct 8: Justice Precinct 8 - That part northeast of Brushy Creek
  • 169-28Justice Precinct 8 - That part southwest of Brushy Creek

Wildfire, 1998 to 2020

1,441 fires

Every wildfire the federal occurrence database records inside this county: 1,441 of them, burning about 100,439 acres. 54 started naturally and 29 were recorded as arson. Each settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined470
Debris and open burning424
Equipment and vehicle use326
Power generation/transmission/distribution62
Natural54
Smoking34
Arson/incendiarism29
Recreation and ceremony15
Misuse of fire by a minor14
Railroad operations and maintenance12
Fireworks1

The five largest, by the area the report gives. One of them was set deliberately.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
1 January 2006Missing data/not specified/undetermined41,000 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceRINGGOLD
9 April 2009Missing data/not specified/undetermined31,419 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceMONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
13 September 2011Arson/incendiarism4,900 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceHAT ON ROAD FIRE
27 November 2005Missing data/not specified/undetermined2,000 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceNORTH TX - 29
11 March 2005Debris and open burning1,300 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceNORTH TX - 1
1 September 2011Missing data/not specified/undetermined1,100 acresTexas A & M Forest ServicePICKET RUN FIRE
27 November 2005Missing data/not specified/undetermined800 acresTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named
9 April 2009Missing data/not specified/undetermined704 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceWOODLANDS

Every settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it - see the settlement index below.

Storms, 1955 to 2026

60 of 620 shown

The NOAA Storm Events Database holds 620 reports for this county, causing 1 death, 25 injuries and about $15,474,700 in recorded property damage. Each settlement page carries the reports that name it.

Kind of event Reports
Hail379
Thunderstorm Wind135
Tornado56
Flash Flood34
Flood9
Lightning7

The most serious of them, by death, then injury, then recorded damage. The accounts are quoted exactly as the forecast office filed them.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
May 1995Tornado (F3)Sunset-1 killed, 11 hurt, $2,000,000Tornado number two was a large tornado with a path one-half mile wide and 19 miles long. The storm ripped through Montague County, killing a 97 year-old man near Forestburg and injuring 11 other people. At least 30 houses and two mobile homes were destroyed, numerous barns and other outbuildings were destroyed, telephone and power lines were downed across the eastern half of the county, and an undetermined number of cattle and dairy cows were killed or injured. (M97O)
March 2022Tornado (EF1)Fruitland3 hurtThe tornado began on the south side of Bowie along State Highway 101 where damage was found to multiple single family residences including one home that shifted off the foundation causing the walls and roof to collapse caused by wind speeds estimated between 105 to 110 mph. There were 3 injuries reported with damage in this area. As the tornado moved north-northeast along the eastern side of Bowie, many structures spanning from FM 3043 to just south of State Highway 59 and Haney Rd were damaged including several single family and manufactured homes where the roofs and walls were lifted and destroyed in places. Just before the tornado lifted, a manufactured home was destroyed with damage spanning 1/4 mile by this point in the path. Maximum estimated winds were 110 mph.
April 1980Tornado (F1)not stated2 hurt, $250,000no account filed
April 1976Tornado (F3)not stated2 hurt, $250,000no account filed
May 2013Tornado (EF1)Nocona1 hurt, $100,000National Weather Service storm survey crews determined a tornado occurred in the Nocona Lake Estates on the west side of Lake Nocona. The tornado first occurred in open fields, before moving northeast toward the lake. The tornado caused damage to several homes and several open lots, before curving sharply to the northwest, producing EF-1 damage to several manufactured homes.
May 1994Thunderstorm WindBowie1 hurt, $50,000A mobile home was blown over by thunderstorm winds near Bowie, trapping a woman. She was treated for minor injuries. Mills County Democrat,25,2100CST,,,0,0,0,0,Hail (1.00)
April 1958Tornado (F3)not stated1 hurt, $25,000no account filed
April 1957Tornado (F2)not stated1 hurt, $25,000no account filed
March 1955Tornado (F1)not stated1 hurt, $25,000no account filed
April 1958Tornado (F1)not stated1 hurt, $2,500no account filed
February 1984Thunderstorm Windnot stated1 hurtno account filed
May 2020Flash FloodFruitland$5,000,000Flash flooding occurred across much of the southern half of Montague County after training strong storms produced up to 7 inches of rainfall. In Bowie, many streets were flooded and some buildings were flooded, too. Highway 59 near the Montague/Clay county line also had water over the roadway. The flooding did not subside until the next morning.
April 2009FloodSt Jo$2,000,000Widepsread flooding continued through the night across the county with several roads and bridges under water and several areas inaccessible. Estimated rainfall totals across the northern portions of the county were as high as 12 inches of rainfall.
May 2020Thunderstorm WindBowie$1,000,000Damaging straight line winds affected most of the western, northern and central portions of the City of Bowie. Straight-line wind damage was also observed northeast of Bowie along Highway 59, extending almost to the City of Montague. Within Bowie proper, large tree trunks were snapped, and many trees were uprooted. Much of this tree debris fell onto residences, resulting in roof and structural damage to these homes. Additional light structural damage, including roof, fascia and signage damage, was observed to many commercial buildings within Bowie. All of this straight-line wind damage was consistent with wind speeds ranging from 65 to 80 mph, with isolated heavier damage consistent with 80 to 90 mph winds. Within the large field of wind damage, there were some subtle indications that a brief tornado also occurred in Bowie.
April 2025Tornado (EF0)Fruitland$500,000An EF-0 tornado formed along the eastern shore of Lake Amon G Carter in far southwestern Montague County. Numerous trees were damaged within the neighborhood surrounding the Bowie Country Club near the lakeshore. A few homes also sustained minor roof damage, and fencing and outbuildings were also damaged. The tornado moved northeast, impacting some horse barns and other outbuildings near FM 1125. After crossing FM 1125, the tornado moved northeast, producing spotty wind damage. A media storm chasing team observed the tornado crossing US 287 near the Wagon Seller Rd Exit. The tornado dissipated just east of this interchange. Maximum estimated winds were 80 mph.
May 2020Tornado (EF1)Bowie$500,000Within a larger swath of damaging thunderstorms winds in Bowie, subtle evidence of a tornado was discovered. Beginning near the Best Western Hotel near Highway 59 and US 287, the orientation of damage suggested weak convergence. The intensity of the damage also suggested higher wind speeds on the order of 90 to 95 mph. Similar indicators were noted from this area northeast along a mile-long path into the central business district of Bowie, where substantial roof damage and wall damage occurred to single story and multi-story buildings. This damage was suggestive of estimated tornado wind speeds topping out around 95 mph.
April 2016HailBowie$500,000Emergency management reported 3 inch diameter hail in Bowie, TX near the Highway 287 exit.
April 1994Tornado (F1)St. Jo$500,000A tornado touched down approximately two miles southwest of St. Jo then moved northeast for 10 to 15 minutes before lifting. Power lines were knocked down and 20 head of cattle were killed.
April 2009LightningSt Jo$200,000Lightning struck an oil tank farm south of Saint Jo. Three tanks exploded from the lightning strike and the resulting fire.
May 2013Tornado (EF1)Fruitland$125,000A storm survey crew determined EF-1 damage occurred near Lake Amon Carter. Several houses were damaged, and a golf course clubhouse was heavily damaged.
April 2025Flash FloodNocona$100,000Amateur radio passed along reports of water coming into homes, water over roadways, and stranded cars in Nocona. The Montague County Sheriff's Office also reported that US Highway 82 was closed in both directions in Nocona.
April 2025FloodRinggold$100,000Emergency management reported multiple county roads and bridges washed out across the county. Flooding was still ongoing, and Highway 81 near Nocona remained closed due to flooding as well.
April 2016HailSunset$100,000Emergency management reported tennis ball sized hail in Sunset, TX.
March 2007Flash FloodBowie$100,000Several roads were under water and closed across the county. In addition, four briges were washed out, and sinkholes developed on North Johnson Loop, Poss Dyer Road, Lake Valley Road, and Denver Road. The sinkhole on Denver Road was six feet deep and twenty-five feet wide.
June 2015Flash FloodRinggold$80,000Numerous roads across the county were impassable due to flooding after Tropical Depression Bill brought up to 12.5 inches of rain to the county. A few specific roads that were reported as closed include FM 1956 between Nocona and Capps Corner, FM 103 between Nocona and Hynds City, and FM 3206 in the St Jo area. Some high water rescues were needed for stranded vehicles.
September 2001Thunderstorm WindBowie$80,000Widespread trees and power lines blown down, roof damage to homes, and an 18 wheeler blown over in town. One house was destroyed, three with major damage, and sixty-eight with light to moderate damage. Two businesses were destroyed, fifteen with major damage, and thirty-five with light to moderate damage. There was also damage to six vehicles.
April 2009LightningRinggold$75,000A home on US 82 outside of Ringgold was heavily damaged by a fire that was started by a lightning strike. A fireman suffered a broken leg and wrist while fighting the house fire.
March 2007Flash FloodBowie$60,000Significant flooding occurred in Bowie as heavy rain fell and storm drains backed up. Several houses had water inside, and a pick-up truck had to be parked on top of a manhole cover to keep it closed. One to two feet of water was reported over Highway 82 west of Nocona and Interstate 75 south of Nocona.
August 2023HailBowie$50,000Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail on Highway 81 approximately 2 miles north of Bowie, TX.
May 2020HailBowie$50,000Hen egg sized hail was reported in the city of Bowie on Pelham and Lee streets.
June 2016Flash FloodBowie$50,000Hood County Emergency Management reported major flooding in the city of Bowie, TX with high water rescues on streets and highways and people trapped in homes.
March 2009HailSt Jo$50,000Multiple reports indicate that golfball size hail fell for approximately 20 minutes in the city of Saint Jo. The large hail caused extensive damage to 4 fire department vehicles and broke windows and other windshields.
May 1994Thunderstorm WindStoneburg$50,000Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
May 1993HailSaint Jo$50,000There was extensive hail damage to fruit trees.
May 1993Thunderstorm Windnot stated$50,000Thunderstorm wind damage to a mobile home in rural area in north part of county.
May 2013Tornado (EF0)Illinois Bend$40,000Broadcast media chasers captured video of a tornado approximately 11 miles northwest of St. Jo. This tornado produced EF0 damage to trees and one home.
July 2012Thunderstorm WindBelcherville$40,000Emergency Management reported several telephone poles were knocked down by thunderstorm winds. The poles were along US Highway 82 between Nocona and Belcherville.
April 2025Thunderstorm WindSmyrna$30,000The roof of a well-built horse barn sustained damage from strong thunderstorm winds.
May 2013Tornado (EF0)Belcherville$30,000NWS survey crews determined a tornado caused EF-0 damage to a ranch near Belcherville, Texas.
June 2004LightningBowie$30,000Lightning strikes blew two big breakers and damaged two houses.
August 1997LightningBowie$30,000Lightning reportedly struck an oil tank and started a fire that engulfed two such tanks.
March 2023HailFruitland$30,000no account filed
May 2015Flash FloodBowie$25,000Emergency Management reported that the Bowie EMS was responding to a family which was evacuating their home due to flooding. The home was on Applegate Rd just off Hwy 81.
April 2006Flash FloodNocona$25,000FM 1956 between Nocona and Nocona Hills and numerous other county roads were closed due to flooding. Some low lying homes were flooded.
March 2004Thunderstorm WindBowie$25,000A silo was moved off it's foundation, a greenhouse was destroyed, several buildings were unroofed, and trees were damaged.
October 1979Tornado (F1)not stated$25,000no account filed
August 1964Tornado (F2)not stated$25,000no account filed
September 1963Tornado (F2)not stated$25,000no account filed
November 1959Tornado (F2)not stated$25,000no account filed
April 2025Tornado (EF0)Bowie Muni$20,000An area of strong straight-line winds developed across central Montague County along the leading edge of a line of very strong thunderstorms. Within this larger area of straight line winds, a brief, narrow spin up tornado occurred and produced significant tree damage along Upper Montague Road. One residence suffered damage when a large tree branch fell and punctured its roof. Minor damage to the roof of an outbuilding also occurred. The tornado crossed Upper Montague Road east of the affected residences and dissipated in open pastureland shortly thereafter.
May 2015Flash FloodBowie$20,000Emergency management reported that 2 vehicles were submerged on N Mills St at the railroad underpass in Bowie, TX.
June 2015Flash FloodBowie$20,000Numerous roads in Bowie were covered with water and impassable. Some roads north of Bowie were also flooded.
June 2015FloodRinggold$20,000Numerous roads across the county remained closed due to flooding from heavy rains from Tropical Depression Bill.
September 2011Thunderstorm WindBowie$20,000A roof was blown of a house and a trailer was blown across Highway 81 at Polk Road. Just up the road near Highway 81 and Indian Hills Road, a large tree was uprooted and several large, healthy tree branches were snapped off a tree.
February 2009Tornado (EF0)Belcherville$20,000One home on the south side of Belcherville along FM 1816 sustained roof damage. Multiple outbuildings in the same area were destroyed or suffered extensive damage. Two trees were uprooted, a shed was destroyed, and an empty water tank that was 10 feet in diameter was flipped over. The path of this tornado was estimated to be 100 yards in length. This tornado was rated an EF-0 with estimated winds of 80 mph. This same storm went on to produce a tornado in northern Montague County near Spanish Fort.
June 2009Thunderstorm WindNocona$20,000Wind damage was reported in Downtown Nocona and about 2 miles north of Downtown Nocona along FM 103. Numerous structures had roof damage and one building had a portion of its roof peeled back. Several homes also lost shingles. In addition, large trees nearly 1 foot in diameter were blown down.
October 2009HailNocona$20,000Teacup size hail was reported in Nocona.
March 2007LightningBowie$20,000Two transformers were knocked out by lightning. An electrical worker burned his retinas as an arc came off the wires while he was repairing them.
May 2025HailCapps Corners$19,000Broadcast media reported 4.5 inch diameter hail 7 miles north of Saint Jo.
May 2012Thunderstorm WindBowie$17,000Large trees and tree limbs were blown down in Bowie. Some of the tree limbs were nearly a foot in diameter. One large tree limb fell on a garage. Minor building damage was also reported and downed power lines resulted in power outages. The winds were estimated to be between 65 and 75 mph.

Mines and quarries

7 recorded

The Survey's mineral resources record lists 7 workings inside this county. 1 still produces and 6 are closed or unrecorded. Each settlement page carries the workings within five miles of it.

Commodity Workings
Copper4
Sand and Gravel, Construction3

The least common of them first, because a county's hundredth gravel pit says nothing its first ten did not.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Nocona Rock Co PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Sadler Sand and Gravel Co Pit-PlantSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
UnknownSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Beaver Creek-1CopperPast Producer1891, 1892
Belcherville-1CopperOccurrence1891
Blevins RanchCopperOccurrence1973
Pevler Spring-1,2,3CopperOccurrence

Every populated place in the county

29

Named settlements recorded in the Geographic Names Information System, each with the topographic sheets covering it. Villages, hamlets and abandoned places alike. Each is shown with the nearest named watercourse or landform and the survey quadrangle it falls on.

Provenance

  • Topographic sheets. USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection, county index, measured from the bulk metadata.
  • Fire insurance maps. Library of Congress Sanborn collection, faceted to this county.
  • Photographs. Each place queried individually against the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs search.
  • 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.