Groesbeck, Texas
8 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1985. It stands in the Groesbeck census division. It lies in ZIP code area 76642. The Survey maps it on the Groesbeck quadrangle. 3,631 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 479 feet above sea level.
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On record in Groesbeck
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 2 records
- Liberty Square Apartmentslisted 2018
- Liberty Village Apartmentslisted 2018
Population over time
3 figuresGroesbeck grew from 402 to 3,631 between 1880 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 402 | |
| 2010 | 4,328 | |
| 2020 | 3,631 | -697 (-16%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
5 surveys from 8 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 Waco quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1955 USGS Waco quadrangle1:250000
- 1957 USGS Groesbeck quadrangle1:62500
- 1960 USGS Groesbeck quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1985 USGS Mexia quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
83 since 2005Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 83 fires within 5 miles of Groesbeck between 2005 and 2020, burning about 1,284 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 | 35 |
| Debris and open burning | 29 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 9 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 2 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 1 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 65 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | SOUTH RUSK ST |
| 19 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 9192 |
| 19 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 9193 |
| 19 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 9191 |
| 1 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | 90103 |
| 1 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | 90101 |
| 7 August 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 20201242 |
| 31 August 2019 | Equipment and vehicle use | 3.5 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 8313 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
3 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 3 workings within 5 miles of Groesbeck: 3 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Clay, 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 | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Limestone, General | Past Producer | ||
| Barron Brick Plant and Pit | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Clay | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 75 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Groesbeck in 75 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 31 flash flood, 21 thunderstorm wind, 20 hail, 3 tornado. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Tornado (EF0) | Groesbeck | $200,000 | The tornado began on the southwest side of Groesbeck along the west side of S State Highway 114 where damage to a small barn resulted in the removal of the roof. As the tornado moved northeast it caused a narrow path of damage along Private Road 5401 with a few structures damaged including the lift and removal of a metal roof from a manufactured home and damage to a few metal shelters and a carport. The tornado then crossed Highway 14 N just north of Groesbeck causing damage to several trees as the tornado tracked toward Shiloh. As the tornado reached County Road 431 and FM 39 it lifted/wrapped a large anchored farm outbuilding against a tree. After crossing FM 39 the tornado partially removed the roof of a manufactured home before it is believed to have lifted. Maximum estimated winds were 85 mph. |
| April 2011 | Tornado (EF1) | Groesbeck | $150,000 | A NWS Storm Survey determined an EF-1 tornado occurred in Groesbeck. This tornado had a path length of approximately one mile and an estimated width of 75 yards. Tree and building damage was observed along the path, mainly in downtown Groesbeck. The Courthouse, the Dairy Queen, the Tire Shop, the Lord's Store House, and the Volunteer Fire Department sustained building damage. An estimated 40 businesses sustained some type of damage, and the steeple of a baptist church was ripped off. Window damage to buildings and cars was caused by the winds and flying debris. Winds were estimated between 85 and 90 mph. |
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | $50,000 | Emergency management reported three occupants being rescued from a flooded home at 903 Robert Street in the city of Groesbeck, TX. |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | $25,000 | Power lines were blown down in Groesbeck and across the county. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | $25,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew trees onto cars and houses. |
| April 2024 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | $20,000 | Emergency management reported a high water rescue completed at a low water crossing underpass in Groesbeck. |
| June 2010 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | $15,000 | Highway 164 at the Union Pacific railroad crossing was closed due to high water. Multiple streets were closed in Groesbeck due to flash flooding. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Groesbeck | $12,000 | Emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail in Groesbeck. |
| June 2021 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | $12,000 | Flash flooding was reported at multiple intersections in Groesbeck. Up to two inches of rain fell in less than an hour. |
| April 2023 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | $10,000 | Emergency management reported 2 to 3 feet of water on the underpass at Highway 164 and Rusk Street in Groesbeck, TX. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | $10,000 | A roof was blown off a preschool approximately 1 mile west of Groesbeck. |
| October 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | $10,000 | A trained spotter reported a tree down on a house and a power line down on North Archer Street near Groesbeck, TX. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | $10,000 | Several roads in Groesbeck and the city park were underwater due to flooding. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | $8,000 | Amateur radio reported that a wall collapsed on a building in downtown Groesbeck on Navasota Street. |
| April 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | $7,000 | Emergency management reported both a carport and part of the roof of a metal building blown down in the city of Groesbeck, TX. In addition, large tree branches were broken across the city. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | $5,000 | Emergency management reported a large tree down across power lines. |
| April 2024 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | $5,000 | Report from mPING: Street/road flooding; street/road closed; vehicles stranded along Hwy 164 east of Groesbeck. |
| April 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | $5,000 | Multiple power poles were damaged, large trees were uprooted, and windows were blown out on the first floor of a building. |
| January 2007 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | $5,000 | Several roads were reported with water over them, including FM 147 off of Highway 114. Flash flooding caused an accident on FM 39 south of Highway 164. The water did not recede for several hours. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | $5,000 | Trees uprooted and power lines knocked down in the Lasalle area. |
| May 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | $5,000 | Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Groesbeck | $4,000 | Groesbeck Fire Department reported pea to golf-ball sized hail on FM 2489 near Groesbeck, TX. |
| April 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | $3,000 | Eight power poles were knocked down near LCR 633 & 2489. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Groesbeck | - | Emergency manager reported quarter sized hail in Groesbeck. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Groesbeck | - | Report of 1.5 inch hail in Groesbeck, from mPING. |
| May 2024 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | A trained spotter reported a flooded low water crossing in Groesbeck at Yeagua and Railroad. Additional flooding was reported east of Groesbeck near LCR 420 and 421 where the road was impassable. |
| May 2024 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Fire and rescue reported Ellis St and Yeagua St flooded. |
| May 2024 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Emergency management reported urban flooding within the city of Groesbeck and high water near the Hwy 14 and Hwy 164 intersection. |
| April 2024 | Hail | Groesbeck | - | Emergency management relayed report of hail between 1 to 1.25 inches 1 mile north of Groesbeck. |
| March 2022 | Hail | Groesbeck | - | A public report indicated ping pong ball sized hail at the Groesbeck, TX substation. |
| March 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | - | Emergency management reported a wind gust of 61 MPH immediately west of Groesbeck, TX. |
| May 2019 | Hail | Groesbeck | - | Emergency management reported half-dollar size hail in the city of Groesbeck, TX. |
| May 2017 | Hail | Groesbeck | - | Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail in Groesbeck. |
| May 2017 | Hail | Groesbeck | - | A trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Groesbeck. |
| February 2017 | Hail | Groesbeck | - | Hail was reported near the intersection of FM 147 and Highway 164. |
| May 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | - | Thunderstorm winds knocked down a 30 diameter tree that was blocking Culberson Ave in Groesbeck. Another large tree was also knocked down and blocking a street in town. |
| May 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | - | A public report indicated 60 MPH winds estimated in the town of Groesbeck, TX. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Emergency management reported that Preston, Jacinto and East Yeagua Streets were flooded in Groesbeck, TX. |
| April 2015 | Hail | Groesbeck | - | Quarter sized hail was reported 1 mile north of Groesbeck. |
| April 2015 | Hail | Groesbeck | - | Hail slightly larger than quarters fell in Groesbeck. |
| April 2014 | Hail | Groesbeck | - | Nickel sized hail was reported just north of Groesbeck. |
| May 2007 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Highway 164 flooded in town. |
| March 2007 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | FM 937 and FM 39 were underwater, as well as several other Farm-to-Market roads. |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | High water was reported over FM 39 between Shiloh and Fallon. |
| May 2006 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Several streets were flooded in town. |
| December 2006 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | FM 937 just south of Groesbeck was under water due to flooding. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | - | Trees uprooted in the Prairie Grove area. |
| August 2005 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Flooding on FM 147. |
| June 2004 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | By 956 pm roads and underpasses were flooded around Groesbeck. |
| June 2004 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | High water over intersection of FM 147 and FM 339, and at the intersection of FM 147 and Lavender Road. |
| June 2004 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Farm to Market roads were closed south of Groesbeck and 2 miles south of Mexia. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Groesbeck | - | Trees were blown down by high winds. |
| June 2000 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | An underpass was temporarily closed due to high water. Widespread street flooding was also reported. |
| April 1999 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Flash flooding was reported in Grosbeck. |
| January 1998 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Several roads were reported flooded. A car was washed off Highway 171. |
| January 1998 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Numerous roads were reported flooded. |
| January 1998 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Portions of Highway 164 were flooded. |
| January 1998 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Several roads were reported flooded across the county. |
| January 1998 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | Several roads were closed due to flooding in and around town. |
| April 1997 | Flash Flood | Groesbeck | - | High water was reported over Farm-to-Market Road 937. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hill | 2.8 miles | 6 | |
| Fort Parker | 2.8 miles | 8 | |
| Doyle | 3.7 miles | 8 | |
| Box Church | 4.6 miles | 7 | |
| Beulah | 4.7 miles | 6 | |
| Thelma | 5.8 miles | 8 | |
| Center | 5.9 miles | 8 | |
| Horn Hill | 6.1 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 Groesbeck | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q980571 | 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 1358461. 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.




