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Leonard, Texas

6 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1985. It stands in the Leonard census division. It lies in ZIP code area 75452. The Survey maps it on the Leonard quadrangle. 1,987 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 719 feet above sea level.

Leonard within Fannin County

Population over time

2 figures

Leonard fell from 1,990 to 1,987 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
20101,990
20201,987-3 (-0%)

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

57 since 2005

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 57 fires within 5 miles of Leonard between 2005 and 2020, burning about 320 acres in total. 2 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
Debris and open burning24
Missing data/not specified/undetermined17
Equipment and vehicle use13
Natural2
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
6 September 2013Equipment and vehicle use15 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceGRASS FIRE
30 September 2015Equipment and vehicle use3.0 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceFM 1566 AND CR 1019 GRASS FIRE
3 September 2014Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceCR 1143 AND HWY 69
25 September 2008Debris and open burningunder an acreTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named
11 September 2018Debris and open burning2.0 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceCR 707 GRASS FIRE
5 August 2009Equipment and vehicle use3.0 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceLAFAVERS
29 August 2012Missing data/not specified/undetermined6.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Service6 BRIDGE RANCH FIRE
2 August 2006Missing data/not specified/undetermined30 acresTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Fannin County

Storms near this place

45 since 1994

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Leonard in 45 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 20 thunderstorm wind, 19 hail, 3 tornado, 2 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 2024Thunderstorm WindLeonard$1,800,000Emergency management reported significant damage in Leonard with downed trees, trees on vehicles, and damages to the Leonard ISD campuses. Damage estimates to the school facilities were near 1.5 million.
June 2012HailLeonard$1,000,000Softball sized hail fell in Leonard. Trees and shrubs were heavily damaged from the large hail.
May 2019Thunderstorm WindLeonard$300,000A severe thunderstorm produced a long, narrow swath of straight line wind and tornado damage across southern Fannin County. This path of damage extended approximately 25 miles, from southeast of Trenton to south of Honey Grove. Most of the straight line wind damage took the form of snapped and uprooted trees, associated with wind speeds of 70-85 mph. Significant tree, residential and outbuilding damage occurred 1 to 2 miles northwest through northeast of the Bug Tussle Community in eastern Fannin County. This damage was likely associated with very strong downburst winds on the order of 85 to 95 mph. The most significant structural damage was observed along Highway 34, approximately 1.6 miles north of Bug Tussle, where a site-built frame residence had much of its roof blown off. Maximum straight line winds at this location were estimated to be 95-100 mph.
April 2008Thunderstorm WindLeonard$250,000Numerous trees were blown down in Leonard with minor to moderate roof damage reported to several homes and businesses. A school lost the roof of its gym. Signs and a fireworks stand were also damaged. In Bailey, trees and tree limbs were blown across roads. Eight to ten houses suffered roof damage and one mobile home was destroyed. In Windom, the theater lost its roof. Debris from the theater knocked down power lines and tree limbs and caused minor damage to neighboring homes. A large silo was also toppled and destroyed.
March 2022Tornado (EF1)Leonard$100,000The tornado began just west of CR 5035 and south of State Highway 78 where tree damage and damage to a metal barn was observed. The tornado moved northeast where it caused heavy damage to several properties, primarily metal barns, right along State Highway 78. As it continued east-northeast, it crossed FM 981 where a single family home was damaged, including broken windows and loss of roof shingles and decking, along with a windshield shattered on a vehicle. It continued northeast from there, causing sporadic tree damage as it headed towards a business located on CR 4965. At this business, a triple wide manufactured building was shifted off of its cement block base, and the metal siding and roof was pulled off of a building located next to it. The tornado continued northeast, damaging trees, and is believed to have lifted before crossing US 69. The maximum wind rating for this tornado was 95 mph.
August 1997Thunderstorm WindLeonard$75,000Strong winds destroyed a radio tower, damaged a convenience store, and blew down trees and street signs.
March 2022Thunderstorm WindLeonard$50,000Additional wind damage occurred in Leonard after the tornado had lifted. This damage is believed to have been caused by RFD winds. Homes and outhouses sustained minor roof damage along CR 4670. Along Short Street, several large trees were damaged, minor roof damage to gutters, shingles, and metal coverings was observed, and smaller outhouse buildings were damaged as well.
May 2019Tornado (EF0)Leonard$25,000A severe thunderstorm produced a long, narrow swath of straight line wind and tornado damage across southern Fannin County. Within the overall wind swath, the survey team found damage consistent with at least one EF-0 tornado. This tornado formed approximately 3 miles southeast of Trenton, and moved east-northeastward 11 miles before ending in the Gober community. The tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees along the path, and produced minor structural damage to several homes and outbuildings. Peak wind speeds associated with the tornado were estimated to be 85 mph.
July 2010Thunderstorm WindLeonard$25,000A large tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Leonard. The felled tree also damaged a storage building and outdoor playground equipment.
April 2005Flash FloodLeonard$25,000Flash flooding prompted residents to create make-shift culverts and dams to keep the water from entering their homes. Many homes were damaged by the high water, which was several feet high in some places.
April 2011HailLeonard$20,000Golfball sized hail fell in Leonard which is approximately 12 miles south-southwest of Bonham.
May 2000Thunderstorm WindLeonard$15,000Large tree limbs were blown down and roof damaged occurred from high thunderstorm wind.
August 1996Thunderstorm WindLeonard$15,000no account filed
May 2024HailLeonard$8,000Leonard VFD reported golf ball sized hail in the city of Leonard.
November 2024Thunderstorm WindLeonard$5,000Broadcast media reported an unattached shed moved out of a yard.
March 2019Thunderstorm WindLeonard$5,000Fannin County Sheriff's Department reported power lines and trees down in the city of Leonard, TX.
March 2016Thunderstorm WindLeonard$5,000A trained spotter reported mobile home damage and tree branches down.
May 2024Thunderstorm WindLeonard$2,000Public reported a 68 mph / 59 kt wind gust to the north of Leonard.
June 1998Thunderstorm WindLeonard$2,000Thunderstorm winds blew trees onto houses.
April 1999Thunderstorm WindLeonard$500Thunderstorms blew down several trees.
May 1999Thunderstorm WindLeonard$500Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines.
April 2026HailLeonard-Emergency manager reported ping Pong ball size hail at the intersection of FM 981 and HWY 69 between Leonard and Trenton.
March 2025HailLeonard-Leonard VFD reported 1 inch hail.
May 2024HailLeonard-Trenton VFD reported quarter sized hail at FM 981 in between Leonard and Trenton.
May 2024HailLeonard-Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
November 2024Thunderstorm WindLeonard-A broadcast media partner reported estimated 50-60 mph wind gusts south of Leonard.
April 2018HailLeonard-Amateur radio reported quarter-sized hail in the city of Leonard, TX.
March 2017HailLeonard-Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail in the city of Leonard.
August 2017FloodLeonard-Fannin County Sheriff's Department reported street flooding in the city of Leonard, TX, where approximately 6 inches of water was flowing over parts of Highway 69.
August 2006FloodLeonard-Water was covering city streets.
April 2005HailLeonard-Pea to quarter size hail reported.
May 2001Thunderstorm WindLeonard-Large tree limbs were blown down.
May 2000Tornado (F0)Leonard-A brief tornado was reported. No damage or injuries.
April 1997Thunderstorm WindLeonard-A tree was blown down by strong winds.
June 1997Thunderstorm WindLeonard-Strong winds uprooted trees.
May 1995Thunderstorm WindLeonard-High winds blew trees down.
April 2023HailLeonard-no account filed
February 2005HailLeonard-no account filed
May 2003HailLeonard-no account filed
February 2000HailLeonard-no account filed
March 2000HailLeonard-no account filed
May 1999HailLeonard-no account filed
May 1999HailLeonard-no account filed
August 1997HailLeonard-no account filed
June 1994HailLeonard-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Fannin 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
Delba4.4 miles6
Bailey5.6 miles6
Trenton6.0 miles6
Union Hill6.1 miles6
Nobility6.3 miles6
Randolph7.2 miles6
Orangeville8.4 miles6
Edhube10.3 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 LeonardAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q970983The 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 1374508. 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.