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Darrouzett, Texas

6 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1986. It stands in the Booker census division. It lies in ZIP code area 79024. It stands on Coyote Creek. The Survey maps it on the Darrouzett quadrangle. 309 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 2,556 feet above sea level.

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Darrouzett within Lipscomb County

Population over time

3 figures

Darrouzett grew from 303 to 309 between 2000 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.

YearPeople Change
2000303
2010350+47 (+16%)
2020309-41 (-12%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

4 surveys from 6 printed sheets

Matched 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.

Fires near this place

33 since 2006

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 33 fires within 5 miles of Darrouzett between 2006 and 2020, burning about 1,702 acres in total. 8 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
Equipment and vehicle use10
Natural8
Missing data/not specified/undetermined6
Power generation/transmission/distribution5
Railroad operations and maintenance1
Misuse of fire by a minor1
Debris and open burning1
Smoking1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
22 September 2010Equipment and vehicle use1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Service4 MILES S OF DARROUZETT
29 August 2011Power generation/transmission/distribution10 acresTexas A & M Forest Service15@Y
21 August 2019Equipment and vehicle useunder an acreTexas A & M Forest ServiceRAMIREZ
15 August 2016Power generation/transmission/distributionunder an acreTexas A & M Forest ServiceXCEL FIRE
26 July 2016Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTexas A & M Forest ServiceCOUNTY ROAD 9
25 July 2012Natural30 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceLYNN BORN'S
25 July 2006Equipment and vehicle use80 acresTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named
22 July 2017Natural15 acresTexas A & M Forest ServicePHILIPS

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Lipscomb County

Mines and quarries near this place

3 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 3 workings within 5 miles of Darrouzett: 2 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Limestone, General. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Unknown Caliche PitLimestone, GeneralPast Producer
Unknown Caliche PitLimestone, GeneralPast Producer
Unknown Caliche PitLimestone, GeneralProducer

Storms near this place

60 of 80 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Darrouzett in 80 storm reports between 1995 and 2025: 60 hail, 13 thunderstorm wind, 4 tornado, 1 flash 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.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
May 2007Tornado (EF2)Darrouzett$36,000The tornado developed over open country about eight miles south of Darrouzett and traveled northeast and then north for about eight miles. The tornado crossed Uncle Sam Road just west of State Highway 305 and then near the intersection of County Road J and U.S. Highway 305. Severe damage was reported to recently built barns of which the contents were vacated and relocated downstream...damage to many power poles...trees...outbuildings...and a four thousand pound combine...which was lifted over a fence. No injuries were reported. The tornado dissipated at 2226 CST about four miles southeast of Darrouzett just south of where County Road 17 ends...or just southeast of the intersection of State Highway 305 and State Highway 15.
August 2002Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett$20,000A roof was blown through corrals at a farm and a hay storage shed was toppled by the high winds.
June 2011Tornado (EF0)Darrouzett$15,000An official National Weather Service storm survey determined that the tornado touched down near the intersection of Texas State Highway 15 and County Road 8 approximately six miles west northwest of Darrouzett Texas in Lipscomb County around 1749 CST. The tornado was on the ground for about a half mile with a maximum path width of fifty yards. There was a barn that was damaged along with an outbuilding which was destroyed. The maximum wind speeds in the tornado were estimated to be seventy knots. The tornado dissipated just south of Texas State Highway 15 between County Road 8 and County Road 9 around 1751 CST. There were no injuries or fatalities reported.
March 2007Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett$9,000High winds ripped part of the roof of a house. The house shook for a few seconds.
May 2007Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett$6,000Power poles blown down on State Highway 305 between State Highway 15 and County Road L. This resulted in a temporary closure of State Highway 305.
May 2025HailDarrouzett$5,000A swath of large hail fell from two miles west of Darrouzett to four miles southeast of Darrouzett. Hail ranged from half dollar size to two inches in diameter.
June 2012Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett$2,000A trained spotter reported that four inch diameter tree limbs had blown down. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities.
May 2020HailDarrouzett-Ping pong ball sized hail was reported to be falling 6 miles south-southeast of Darrouzett by the local fire department.
June 2020HailDarrouzett-Quarter size hail was observed to last a few minutes 3 miles south of Darrouzett.
May 2019FloodDarrouzett-Numerous washed out roads due to 2 to 3 inches of rain in 30 minutes.
May 2018Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett-Late report with time estimated from radar.
May 2018Funnel CloudDarrouzett-Funnel cloud reported north of Darrouzett near the state line.
May 2016HailDarrouzett-Ping pong ball size hail fell 4 miles southwest of Darrouzett.
May 2016HailDarrouzett-Tennis ball size hail was reported in Darrouzett.
May 2016HailDarrouzett-Two inch diameter hail was reported in Darrouzett.
June 2014HailDarrouzett-A slow moving supercell moved out of the Oklahoma Panhandle and into the northeastern Texas Panhandle during the evening hours of the 22nd. As the supercell moved over the town of Darrouzett (Lipscomb County), a member of the public reported golf ball size hail (1.75 inches) in the town of Darrouzett (Lipscomb County). After producing this hail the supercell continue it's slow track southward across the eastern Texas Panhandle.
June 2014HailDarrouzett-A slow moving supercell moved out of the Oklahoma Panhandle and into the northeastern Texas Panhandle during the evening hours of the 22nd. As the supercell moved over the town of Darrouzett (Lipscomb County), a member of the public reported tennis ball size hail (2.50 inches) in the town of Darrouzett (Lipscomb County). After producing this hail the supercell continue it's slow track southward across the eastern Texas Panhandle.
June 2014Tornado (EF0)Darrouzett-A slow moving supercell thunderstorm moved southward across the eastern Texas Panhandle during the evening hours of the 22nd. This supercell produced multiple brief tornadoes over the course of several hours. This tornado developed across northern Lipscomb County and blew over a center Pivot irrigation system. The winds were estimated at 70 mph. After producing this tornado, the parent supercell continued moving southward across the eastern Texas Panhandle.
June 2013HailDarrouzett-A cluster of thunderstorms developed along a stalling cold front during the evening hours of the 8th. This cluster of thunderstorms moved to the south across the northern Texas Panhandle. A trained storm spotter 6 miles south-southwest of Lipscomb (Lipscomb County) reported nickel size hail (0.88 inches). The storm that produced this hail continued moving to the south across the county after producing this hail.
June 2013HailDarrouzett-A thunderstorm that developed over western Beaver County during the evening hours of the 3rd took a southeast track into the northeastern Texas Panhandle. As the thunderstorm approached Darrouzett (Lipscomb County) a sheriff's deputy reported golfball (1.75 inch) hail on Farm-to-Market Road 2248 one mile north-northeast of Darrouzett (Lipscomb County). This thunderstorm would continue a southeastern track across the county.
June 2013HailDarrouzett-A thunderstorm that developed over western Beaver County during the evening hours of the 3rd took a southeast track into the northeastern Texas Panhandle. As the thunderstorm moved across Darrouzett (Lipscomb County) a trained storm spotter reported golfball (1.75 inch) hail on Farm-to-Market Road 2172 four miles south of Darrouzett (Lipscomb County). This thunderstorm would continue a southeastern track across the county.
June 2013Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett-A discrete thunderstorm moved into Lipscomb County from the north-northwest. As it moved across the county it briefly intensified as it moved near the town of Darrouzett (Lipscomb County), before collapsing. As it collapsed, it produced a downburst that blew down 10 power poles 5 miles west of the city. This caused power outages in Darrouzett, Follett, Higgins, and Booker (Lipscomb County) that lasted well into the afternoon hours of the 19th as reported by Xcel Energy.
September 2013Flash FloodDarrouzett-A line of near stationary thunderstorms developed over northern Lipscomb County during the evening hours of the 19th. These thunderstorms formed in a highly moist atmosphere which allowed the thunderstorms to produce heavy rain. This heavy rain led to flash flooding on County Road 9 between Booker and Darrouzett. The USGS rain gauge near Lipscomb reported a storm total accumulation of 3.10 inches. No swift water rescues or stranded vehicles were reported in association to this flash flooding.
June 2013Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett-A thunderstorm moved out of Oklahoma along a southward moving cold front, and into the northeastern Texas Panhandle. Two thunderstorms merged and briefly intensified before collapsing. This caused a downburst in the town of Darrouzett (Lipscomb County) of 60 mph as reported by a member of the public.
June 2011HailDarrouzett-A trained National Weather Service storm spotter reported that the hail was covering the ground.
June 2010Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett-A trained spotter estimated the thunderstorm wind gust in Darrouzett Texas.
August 2009Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett-The general public reported thunderstorm wind gusts of fifty-two knots.
May 2007Tornado (EF0)Darrouzett-This tornado developed over open country six miles southwest of Darrouzett at 1839 CST and traveled northeast. The tornado dissipated at 1845 CST about four miles southwest of Darrouzett. No damage or injuries were reported.
June 2004Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett-A large tree was reported blown over by the high winds and blocking one side of Texas Highway 15.
March 1995HailDarrouzett-Thunderstorms in Lipscomb County produced hail and a tornado. The tornado was over open terrain with no damage. Intensity and size based on information from SELS employee and verbal contact with Lipscomb officals.
August 2023HailDarrouzett-no account filed
May 2018HailDarrouzett-no account filed
July 2017HailDarrouzett-no account filed
June 2012HailDarrouzett-no account filed
June 2011HailDarrouzett-no account filed
June 2011HailDarrouzett-no account filed
June 2011HailDarrouzett-no account filed
October 2011HailDarrouzett-no account filed
June 2010HailDarrouzett-no account filed
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May 2009HailDarrouzett-no account filed
August 2008Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett-no account filed
May 2008HailDarrouzett-no account filed
March 2007HailDarrouzett-no account filed
May 2007HailDarrouzett-no account filed
May 2007HailDarrouzett-no account filed
May 2007HailDarrouzett-no account filed
May 2007HailDarrouzett-no account filed
May 2007HailDarrouzett-no account filed
May 2007Thunderstorm WindDarrouzett-no account filed
May 2007HailDarrouzett-no account filed
August 2006HailDarrouzett-no account filed
September 2006HailDarrouzett-no account filed
September 2006HailDarrouzett-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Lipscomb County

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 PlaceDistance Sheets
Sherlock5.3 miles6
Gaylord6.1 miles6
Follett9.8 miles6
Twin Grove10.1 miles6
Booker11.3 miles6
Lipscomb15.0 miles6
Magoun16.2 miles6
Barton Corners18.3 miles6

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 DarrouzettAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q969191The 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 1355657. 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.