Azle, Texas
20 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1891 and the latest in 1985. It lies in ZIP code area 76020. The Survey maps it on the Azle quadrangle. 13,369 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 712 feet above sea level.
Population over time
2 figuresAzle grew from 10,947 to 13,369 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 | 10,947 | |
| 2020 | 13,369 | +2,422 (+22%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
7 surveys from 20 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.
- 1891 USGS Weatherford quadrangle1:125000
- 1893 USGS Weatherford quadrangle1:125000, 5 printings
- 1932 USGS Springtown quadrangle1:62500
- 1954 USGS Dallas quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1955 USGS Azle quadrangle1:24000, 6 printings
- 1958 USGS Dallas quadrangle1:250000
- 1985 USGS Fort Worth quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
92 since 2005Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 92 fires within 5 miles of Azle between 2005 and 2020, burning about 614 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 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 | 61 |
| Debris and open burning | 20 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 4 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 1 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
| Smoking | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September 2012 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | 1100 OLD RENO RD |
| 2 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 7633 VEAL STATION RD |
| 2 September 2009 | Arson/incendiarism | 10 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 261 EDWARDS FARRIS ROAD |
| 15 September 2012 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | 1490 REESE LN |
| 14 September 2013 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 1811 HIGHLAND CIR |
| 1 September 2012 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 2195 FLAT ROCK RD |
| 7 August 2020 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | FOSSIL RIDGE |
| 30 August 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | VEAL STATION AND FM 730 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Azle: 2 producers. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-One Refuse Service Operation | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Williams Sand and Gravel Operation | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Storms near this place
45 since 1993Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Azle in 45 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 20 hail, 12 thunderstorm wind, 11 flash flood, 1 lightning. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2001 | Lightning | Azle | 1 hurt | A man was struck by lightning at the Cross Timbers golf course and was in serious condition with burns on his head and shoulders. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Azle | $50,000 | A social media post relayed a 3 inch hailstone, measured near Azle. |
| November 1996 | Flash Flood | Azle | $50,000 | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | $35,000 | Trees were blown down across roads. Roof damage was reported. Large tree limbs fell across power lines and caused power outages for much of the city. The phone service serving city hall suffered a power surge and was not operational for a couple days. |
| February 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | $25,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind created a damage path 100 feet wide and 3 miles long from Knob Hill Road east to near Eagle Mountain Lake. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, a tree was blown onto a van, and another tree was blown onto a house. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | $25,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across town. Many homes were without power for 24 hours. |
| April 2007 | Hail | Azle | $15,000 | Damage to cars and trees reported. |
| June 2011 | Hail | Azle | $10,000 | Egg sized hail fell 3 miles north of Azle. The window of a car was cracked and the car was dented. |
| June 2011 | Hail | Azle | $10,000 | Egg sized hail fell 5 miles north of Azle. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | $7,000 | A Ham radio operator measured 75 mph winds in Azle. Large tree limbs were knocked down around Azle. |
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | $6,000 | A trained spotter measured 60 mph winds 2 miles south of Azle. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Azle | $5,000 | Golf ball size hail was reported in Azle via social media. |
| October 2009 | Flash Flood | Azle | $5,000 | The Azle Police Department closed the intersection of HWY 199 and Boyd Rd/FM 730 due to high water. High water rescues were also taking place at this intersection. |
| October 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew trees down onto an apartment complex. |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | $2,000 | A tree was uprooted, falling on a fence and blocking a street in Pelican Bay. |
| October 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | $1,000 | A public report indicated tree limbs and power poles snapped approximately 4 miles southwest of the city of Azle, TX. |
| August 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | $500 | The Azle News stated that downburst winds dropped a few trees, one of them being near the corner of W. Main St. and Speer St. |
| March 2022 | Hail | Azle | - | A public report indicated nickel sized hail in Azle, TX. |
| August 2022 | Flash Flood | Azle | - | A public report indicated notable flash flooding along Harbor Drive in the city of Azle. |
| April 2021 | Hail | Azle | - | Multiple reports of quarter sized hail were received from Azle to Saginaw. |
| April 2020 | Hail | Azle | - | Hail of 1.00 - 1.25 inches was reported in several locations around Azle. |
| October 2019 | Hail | Azle | - | A police officer reported quarter sized hail approximately 5 miles west-southwest of the city of Azle, TX. |
| October 2019 | Hail | Azle | - | A social media report indicated nickel sized hail immediately south of the city of Azle, TX. |
| October 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | - | The local police department reported a wind gust of 65 MPH immediately west of the city of Azle, TX. |
| August 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | - | Amateur radio reported a 70 MPH wind gust in the city of Azle, TX. Pea sized hail was also reported. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Azle | - | Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH associated with the outflow of the thunderstorm. |
| September 2010 | Flood | Azle | - | Residual flooding of area roadways and creeks occurred after 7 to 8 inches of rain fell across the county. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Azle | - | Several streets in town were flooded. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Azle | - | Roads were flooded. |
| June 2004 | Flash Flood | Azle | - | Water was rising into homes aound Eagle Mountain Lake. By 1033 AM, flooding was occurring in Pelican Bay. |
| February 2001 | Flash Flood | Azle | - | Several homes were flooded, streets were closed, and one high water rescue was necessary due to high water. |
| March 1999 | Flash Flood | Azle | - | Highway 199 was flooded by thunderstorm rains. |
| October 1993 | Hail | Azle | - | Trees were uprooted, and signs were blown down. Fences and a brick wall were blown down by thunderstorm winds. |
| May 2021 | Hail | Azle | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Hail | Azle | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Hail | Azle | - | no account filed |
| April 2004 | Hail | Azle | - | no account filed |
| June 2004 | Hail | Azle | - | no account filed |
| October 1998 | Hail | Azle | - | no account filed |
| April 1997 | Hail | Azle | - | no account filed |
| November 1996 | Flash Flood | Azle | - | no account filed |
| August 1996 | Flash Flood | Azle | - | no account filed |
| April 1996 | Hail | Azle | - | no account filed |
| November 1996 | Flash Flood | Azle | - | no account filed |
| October 1994 | Hail | Azle | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Bay | 2.3 miles | 20 | |
| Castle Hill Estate | 2.5 miles | 15 | |
| Center Point | 2.8 miles | 20 | |
| Peden | 4.0 miles | 20 | |
| Lake Forest | 4.1 miles | 20 | |
| Lakeview | 4.4 miles | 16 | |
| Eagle Mountain | 5.4 miles | 16 | |
| Lakeside | 5.7 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 Azle | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q793929 | 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 1329893. 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.






