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Justin, Texas

10 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1991. It stands in the Justin-Roanoke census division. It lies in ZIP code area 76247. It stands on Oliver Creek. The Survey maps it on the Justin quadrangle. 4,409 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 643 feet above sea level.

Justin within Denton County

Population over time

2 figures

Justin grew from 3,246 to 4,409 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.

YearPeople Change
20103,246
20204,409+1,163 (+36%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

5 surveys from 10 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

177 since 2002

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 177 fires within 5 miles of Justin between 2002 and 2020, burning about 385 acres in total. 3 started naturally. 2 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
Missing data/not specified/undetermined115
Equipment and vehicle use24
Debris and open burning16
Smoking9
Railroad operations and maintenance5
Natural3
Power generation/transmission/distribution2
Arson/incendiarism2
Misuse of fire by a minor1

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
9 September 2011Equipment and vehicle use1.5 acresTexas A & M Forest Service7225 FAITH LN
4 September 2011Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTexas A & M Forest Service5413 TIM DONALD
27 September 2009Smokingunder an acreTexas A & M Forest Service22199 KIOWA
20 September 2013Debris and open burningunder an acreTexas A & M Forest Service1020 W FIFTH ST
18 September 2013Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTexas A & M Forest Service6634 TIM DONALD
14 September 2014Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTexas A & M Forest ServiceWOODSIDE
13 September 2013Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.5 acresTexas A & M Forest Service2390 FM 407
8 August 2020Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTexas A & M Forest ServiceI35

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Denton County

Mines and quarries near this place

6 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 6 workings within 5 miles of Justin: 5 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. 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 SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Deussen Gravel Company OperationSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
UnknownSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
UnknownSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
UnknownSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
UnknownSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
UnknownSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer

Every working recorded in Denton County

Storms near this place

60 of 69 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Justin in 69 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 31 hail, 23 thunderstorm wind, 6 flash flood, 6 flood. The reports record 1 death. 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
February 1997Flash FloodJustin1 killedno account filed
April 2024HailJustin$700,000A public report indicated a 3.4 inch hail stone measured by a caliper 2.7 miles southwest of Justin.
April 2024HailJustin$600,000no account filed
April 2024HailJustin$400,000Amateur radio reported tennis ball sized hail in Northlake.
March 2017HailJustin$400,000A trained spotter reported baseball sized hail near the community of Northlake.
March 2025Thunderstorm WindJustin$110,000KAFW measured a 76 mph wind gust. A member of the public reported that multiple hangars were damaged and several planes blown into each other at Alliance Airport.
April 2024HailJustin$100,000no account filed
June 2020LightningJustin$50,000A local newspaper reported a house in the 7700 Block of Willow Ridge Drive in Northlake was damaged by a fire caused by lightning.
June 2019FloodJustin$50,000Cars were stalled in water at Sam Reynolds Rd and Boss Range Road in Justin. The road and the bridge were shut down.
April 2019Tornado (EF1)Justin$50,000This tornado initially formed in open pasture land approximately 1.2 miles east southeast of Justin, snapping small trees. The tornado moved northeastward, crossing Denton Creek immediately east of the FM 407 bridge over this stream. In this heavily forested bottomland, numerous large hardwood trees were snapped and twisted approximately 25-50 feet off the ground. Winds along this portion of the path were estimated at 85-90 mph, resulting in a maximum low end EF-1 intensity rating. The tornado continued northeastward, uprooting or snapping several trees along FM 407 beyond the Denton Creek bridge, before finally recrossing FM 407 near the entrance to the Northridge Estates subdivision in Northlake. Several homes in this subdivision sustained minor roof and tree damage consistent with 60-70 mph EF-0 winds. The tornado dissipated soon after entering this neighborhood.
April 2011Thunderstorm WindJustin$40,000Numerous fences were blown down and shingles were blown off roofs in Justin.
August 2001Thunderstorm WindJustin$30,000A downburst from a severe thunderstorm blew two airplane hangars off their foundations,destroyed an recreational vehicle storage building, did minor damage to three aircraft, and minor wind damage to other structures.
March 2023Thunderstorm WindJustin$20,000A large billboard was knocked down by thunderstorm winds.
June 2010Thunderstorm WindJustin$15,000There was minor roof damage and windows blown out of a residence due to high winds. The shed next to the residence was destroyed.
August 2020Thunderstorm WindJustin$10,000A National Weather Service employee reported several homes with minor roof damage and multiple trees down near Propwash Airport.
October 2014HailJustin$10,000Golf ball sized hail was reported by amateur radio at the Texas Motor Speedway.
June 2024HailJustin$8,000Reported via mPing.
May 2009Thunderstorm WindJustin$6,000A trained spotter estimated 70-75 mph winds 3 miles north-northwest of Northlake. Windows were broken out and small trees were uprooted.
May 2024Thunderstorm WindJustin$5,000Multiple homes with shingles torn off by thunderstorm wind gusts in a neighborhood near Hwy 114 and Hwy 156.
October 2014Thunderstorm WindJustin$5,000Emergency management reported that a 1-foot diameter tree was broken, power poles were broken with power lines down on Boss Range Rd ad John Wiley Rd.
March 2009HailJustin$5,000Quarter to Golfball size hail was reported 6 miles west of the Texas Motor Speedway.
March 2009HailJustin$5,000Golfball size hail was reported at FM 157 and Highway 114 at Northwest High School.
June 2009Thunderstorm WindJustin$5,000Numerous fences were down in the Harriet Creek Subdivision located near FM 156 and HWY 114. Winds were estimated to be 70 mph.
February 2001Thunderstorm WindJustin$5,000A tree was blown down onto a truck.
April 1994Thunderstorm WindJustin$5,000Trees were blown down across a road.
October 2014Thunderstorm WindJustin$1,000A public report was received of shingles blown off of roofs and a small shed damaged.
May 1999Thunderstorm WindJustin$400Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
April 2025HailJustin-Mping report of quarter size hail.
May 2024Thunderstorm WindJustin-A 59 mph wind gust was measured three miles west of the I-35W and 114 exchange.
May 2024HailJustin-Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
March 2023Thunderstorm WindJustin-The Fort Worth Alliance ASOS measured a 61 mph wind gust. A spotter also reported 60+ mph winds near Hwy 114 and Hwy 156 just north of the airport.
October 2019HailJustin-Emergency management reported dime sized hail in the city of Justin, TX.
June 2019FloodJustin-Water was over the road at Ben-Bert Rd and Hwy 114 with a depth of 1.5 feet.
April 2019HailJustin-Amateur radio reported quarter size hail in the city of Justin, TX.
March 2016Flash FloodJustin-Emergency management reported a swift water rescue on FM 407 where Denton Creek had flooded the road. The occupant was rescued about 100 yards west of the main road.
April 2016HailJustin-A trained spotter reported penny sized hail near the Texas Motor Speedway in Justin, TX.
December 2015FloodJustin-Seven roads were closed on the 27th due to high water from creek and stream flooding: Eakin Cemetery Rd, Jackson, Old Alton, Rector, Swafford, and C Wolfe Roads. On the 28th, high water forced the closure of one lane in each direction on I-35E at North Texas Blvd in Denton.
November 2015FloodJustin-Some areas, especially near creeks and streams, remained flooded into the afternoon hours. Several county roads were flooded in the pre-dawn hours. A few roads remained closed in the afternoon hours including Old Alton Road and County Club Drive in Denton.
August 2012Flash FloodJustin-Highway 114 near the Texas Motor Speedway was flooded under Highway 156. Rainfall totals as high as 2 in 30 minutes were measured during the heavy rain event.
August 2012FloodJustin-Areal flooding continued for several hours after scattered to numerous thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall produced flash flooding in southern Denton County. Between 1-3 of rain had fallen over the area; resulting in the flooding of several creeks, underpasses, and streets.
July 2012HailJustin-Spotters reported pea to dime sized hail 3 miles west of Justin.
April 2011HailJustin-Penny to quarter sized hail was reported for several minutes in Justin.
June 2011HailJustin-Quarter sized hail fell 2 miles southwest of Justin.
September 2010FloodJustin-Several roads and creeks across the county remained closed due to high water after the heavy rain had ended. Up to 7 inches of rain fell across the county.
February 2009Thunderstorm WindJustin-A spotter measured a 63 MPH wind gust west of Texas Motor Speedway.
March 2006Flash FloodJustin-The intersection of Creekhill Way and 12th Street was underwater and barricaded.
April 2004Thunderstorm WindJustin-Large signs were blown down.
June 2004Flash FloodJustin-Water was reported over FM 407.
March 2000HailJustin-Hail was reported at the Texas Motor Speedway.
May 1998Thunderstorm WindJustin-Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees onto FM 156. No dollar estimate of damage was provided.
May 1997Flash FloodJustin-The intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 156 at Highway 114 was reported under water.
June 1997Thunderstorm WindJustin-Strong winds blew down trees.
April 1994HailJustin-During the evening hours of the 25th, three supercell thunderstorms moved across the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area producing torrential rain, large hail, high winds, and six tornadoes. Three persons were killed and 55 injured from the tornadoes. The ,hailstorms across Tarrant County did 50-100 million dollars damage, the DeSoto tornado approximately 50 million dollars damage, and the Lancaster tornado approximately 100 million dollars damage. Storm A moved across northern Tarrant and northern Dallas counties between 1800 CST and 1930 CST producing hail up to 2 inches in diameter and torrential rains. Storm B moved eastward into western Tarrant County at approximately 1800 CST. This storm had a history of producing large hail across Stephens, Palo Pinto, and Parker Counties. Once again, this storm produced large hail across the southern half of Fort Worth and Arlington, and a brief tornado touchdown in south Fort Worth 2 miles south of Edgecliff Village at 1842 CST. By 1930 CST, Storm B had moved into southwest Dallas County, producing a brief tornado touchdown at Joe Pool Lake. A second tornado occurred at approximately 1950 CST, doing considerable damage in DeSoto. At 2030 CST, a strong tornado developed rapidly just west of Lancaster, and the storm began turning to the right, moving east-southeast. At 2040 CST, Lancaster was devastated by a tornado producing upper scale F3 and lower scale F4 damage. At 2058 CST, Storm B moved to the Dallas-Ellis county line, and a tornado was reported 2 miles south of Red Oak, in extreme northern Ellis County. Storm C began developing rapidly at 1840 CST, 5 miles southwest of Weatherford, moving to the east. Storm C quickly became severe, producing hail up to golf ball-size on the Parker-Tarrant county line by 1930 CST. Storm C continued to move east across southern Tarrant County producing torrential rain and up to baseball-size hail. At 2030 CST, Storm C, now located in southeast Tarrant County near Mansfield, turned right and began moving southeast toward Midlothian. At 2058 CST, a tornado was reported 4 miles west of Midlothian.
April 2024HailJustin-no account filed
June 2023HailJustin-no account filed
May 2011HailJustin-no account filed
July 2003HailJustin-no account filed
April 2002HailJustin-no account filed
April 2000HailJustin-no account filed
March 2000HailJustin-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Denton 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
DISH3.3 miles8
Northlake3.4 miles8
Corral City3.9 miles11
Elizabethtown4.5 miles10
Drop4.5 miles8
Argyle6.5 miles11
Marshall Creek6.6 miles11
Roanoke6.7 miles11

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 JustinAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q979539The 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 1338936. 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.