Bonham, Texas
6 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1985. It stands in the Bonham census division. It lies in ZIP code area 75418. It stands on Powder Creek. The Survey maps it on the Bonham quadrangle. 10,408 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 610 feet above sea level.
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On record in Bonham
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 5 records
Samuel T. Rayburn HouseNational Historic Landmark · listed 1972
Clendenen-Carleton Houselisted 1979
Sam Rayburn Library and Museumlisted 2005
Texas and Pacific Railroad Depotlisted 1997- Bonham VA Hospitallisted 2022
Population over time
2 figuresBonham grew from 10,127 to 10,408 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 | 10,127 | |
| 2020 | 10,408 | +281 (+3%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
5 surveys from 6 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.
- 1954 USGS Sherman quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Bonham quadrangle1:62500
- 1958 USGS Sherman quadrangle1:250000
- 1984 USGS Bonham quadrangle1:24000
- 1985 USGS Sherman quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
107 since 2006Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 107 fires within 5 miles of Bonham between 2006 and 2020, burning about 1,138 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 4 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 | 47 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 26 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 24 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 4 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 4 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| Natural | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2015 | Equipment and vehicle use | 9.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE |
| 6 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 5.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | CR 3045 |
| 6 September 2010 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE |
| 26 September 2011 | Equipment and vehicle use | 25 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | WHEAT FIRE |
| 23 September 2011 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | 2.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASSFIRE |
| 22 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.5 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | WLF HWY 82@ CR 2935 |
| 19 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE |
| 18 September 2015 | Equipment and vehicle use | 2.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Storms near this place
60 of 97 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Bonham in 97 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 44 thunderstorm wind, 29 hail, 19 flash flood, 2 lightning. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $100,000 | In addition to the EF-1 tornado that struck northwest Bonham, a large downburst engulfed most of the city causing widespread wind damage. Dozens of trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down with many roads blocked. Several trees fell onto homes and vehicles. A few buildings suffered minor roof and exterior damage. Power was out to parts of the city for up to one week. Winds were estimated between 60-80 mph. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $75,000 | A storm survey team determined RFD or inflow winds along Old Silo Road on the west side of Bonham, southwest of an ongoing tornado, blew part of the roof off a Braums store on Hwy 121, flattened the scoreboard at the Warriors Stadium, and lifted part of the roof off the western side of Finley Oates Elementary school. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $50,000 | A downed tree fell onto an RV at Bonham State Park. |
| January 1998 | Flash Flood | Bonham | $50,000 | Several roads were flooded and closed. Several bridges were washed out. |
| December 1997 | Flash Flood | Bonham | $50,000 | Several roads had portions washed away in the southern part of the county. |
| May 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $50,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down in the north part of the county. |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Bonham | $40,000 | A bridge was washed out and flooding reported in the city. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $30,000 | Numerous trees and power lines down. A roof was also damaged. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $30,000 | Trees fell on houses causing roof and structural damage. |
| January 2005 | Flash Flood | Bonham | $25,000 | Creeks near Bonham were flooded and several bridges were washed out. |
| December 1997 | Flash Flood | Bonham | $25,000 | A few roads across the county were washed out. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $25,000 | High winds damaged the roof of a business. |
| May 1995 | Hail | Bonham | $25,000 | Baseball-size hail broke automobile windshields. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $15,000 | Several roofs sustained damage and several trees and power lines were blown down. |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $15,000 | no account filed |
| September 2018 | Flash Flood | Bonham | $10,000 | Grayson County Sheriff's Department reported flooding across 8 major FM roads and 30 county roads, with 2 people being rescued from a stranded vehicle near the city of Bonham, TX. |
| April 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $10,000 | Siding was blown off of a house and numerous trees were blown down. |
| September 2007 | Lightning | Bonham | $10,000 | Lightning caused power outages near Lake Bonham. |
| September 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $10,000 | Widespread wind damage, including trees and power lines down. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Bonham | $5,000 | Spotter reports golf ball sized hail in Bonham, TX at the sheriff's office. |
| August 2017 | Flash Flood | Bonham | $5,000 | Emergency management reported that a mobile home off of Hwy 56 was flooded and the family was evacuated approximately 3 miles east of the city of Bonham, TX. |
| May 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $5,000 | Fannin County Sheriff's Department reported roof damage and trees down in Bonham, TX. |
| October 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $5,000 | An 18-wheeler was blown over by thunderstorm winds in the city of Bonham. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $5,000 | Trees and power lines were down throughout Bonham. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $5,000 | Power lines knocked down in and around Bonham. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $5,000 | Numerous reports of power lines down in town. |
| November 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $5,000 | The roof of a barn was blown off by high winds. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $3,000 | Power lines knocked down. |
| May 2009 | Lightning | Bonham | $2,000 | Lightning struck the communications tower on top of the Fannin County Jail destroying the radio consoles in the building and disabling the computer system. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $2,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew trees onto powerlines. |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $1,000 | Trees were blown down by high winds. |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $1,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $500 | Thunderstorm winds of 52 MPH were reported in Bonham. |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $500 | Power lines were blown down. |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | $500 | A tree was blown down by high winds. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Bonham | - | Public report via mPING of half dollar sized hail. |
| April 2018 | Hail | Bonham | - | Emergency management reported quarter-sized hail near the intersection of Hwy 82 and Hwy 78 in the city of Bonham, TX. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | - | A 58 MPH wind gust was measured at the Bonham, Texas AWOS. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Bonham | - | Amateur radio reported that high water rescues were occurring on Poplar St in Bonham, TX. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Bonham | - | The Fannin County Sheriff's Department reported that Highway 78 through the city of Bonham, TX was covered in 4 to 8 inches of water. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Bonham | - | Amateur radio reported that Highway 56 and Highway 78 in Bonham, TX were both closed due to flooding. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Bonham | - | Amateur radio reported that the intersection of Hwy 56 and County Road 3010 was covered in approximately 2 feet of water. |
| April 2011 | Hail | Bonham | - | One inch hail fell near Bonham. |
| May 2011 | Flood | Bonham | - | Street flooding was reported on Highway 56 just southwest of Bonham. |
| October 2009 | Flood | Bonham | - | Persistent rainfall pushed Bois d'Arc Creek out of banks by at least half a mile on each side. This flooded nearby pastures on each side of the creek. |
| May 2008 | Hail | Bonham | - | Half-dollar size hail was reported near Bonham. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Bonham | - | Water was over roads in the northeastern portion of the county. |
| May 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | - | A few trees and numerous large tree limbs downed. |
| May 2007 | Flash Flood | Bonham | - | Several streets were flooded in town. |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Bonham | - | Streets were closed due to flooding. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | - | Trees down. |
| July 2006 | Hail | Bonham | - | Nickel-sized hail in Ravenna. |
| June 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | - | Unknown wind damage was reported by law enforcement. |
| February 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | - | A tree was blown down by high winds. |
| February 2001 | Flash Flood | Bonham | - | Several bridges washed out and some roads were flooded. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | - | Large tree limbs were blown down. |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | - | Fannin County Emergency Manager reported 65 to 75 mph winds associated with thunderstorms. |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bonham | - | Trees were blown down and cars were blown off the road by thunderstorm winds. |
| June 1999 | Flash Flood | Bonham | - | Streets were flooded and cars were stranded by flooding caused by thunderstorms. |
| January 1998 | Flash Flood | Bonham | - | Several roads were flooded and closed. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | 2.3 miles | 6 | |
| English | 2.9 miles | 6 | |
| Nunnelee | 3.5 miles | 6 | |
| Brotherton | 3.7 miles | 6 | |
| White Shed | 3.9 miles | 6 | |
| Edhube | 4.1 miles | 6 | |
| Rogers | 4.4 miles | 6 | |
| Ector | 5.0 miles | 7 |
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 Bonham | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q144856 | 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 1352653. 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.




