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.
Population over time
2 figuresLeonard 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.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,990 | |
| 2020 | 1,987 | -3 (-0%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
4 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 Sherman quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Leonard quadrangle1:24000
- 1985 USGS McKinney quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
57 since 2005Regional 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 burning | 24 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 17 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 13 |
| Natural | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2013 | Equipment and vehicle use | 15 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE |
| 30 September 2015 | Equipment and vehicle use | 3.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | FM 1566 AND CR 1019 GRASS FIRE |
| 3 September 2014 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | CR 1143 AND HWY 69 |
| 25 September 2008 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 11 September 2018 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | CR 707 GRASS FIRE |
| 5 August 2009 | Equipment and vehicle use | 3.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | LAFAVERS |
| 29 August 2012 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 6.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 6 BRIDGE RANCH FIRE |
| 2 August 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 30 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Storms near this place
45 since 1994Regional 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.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $1,800,000 | Emergency 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 2012 | Hail | Leonard | $1,000,000 | Softball sized hail fell in Leonard. Trees and shrubs were heavily damaged from the large hail. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $300,000 | A 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 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $250,000 | Numerous 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 2022 | Tornado (EF1) | Leonard | $100,000 | The 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 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $75,000 | Strong winds destroyed a radio tower, damaged a convenience store, and blew down trees and street signs. |
| March 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $50,000 | Additional 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 2019 | Tornado (EF0) | Leonard | $25,000 | A 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 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $25,000 | A large tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Leonard. The felled tree also damaged a storage building and outdoor playground equipment. |
| April 2005 | Flash Flood | Leonard | $25,000 | Flash 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 2011 | Hail | Leonard | $20,000 | Golfball sized hail fell in Leonard which is approximately 12 miles south-southwest of Bonham. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $15,000 | Large tree limbs were blown down and roof damaged occurred from high thunderstorm wind. |
| August 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $15,000 | no account filed |
| May 2024 | Hail | Leonard | $8,000 | Leonard VFD reported golf ball sized hail in the city of Leonard. |
| November 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $5,000 | Broadcast media reported an unattached shed moved out of a yard. |
| March 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $5,000 | Fannin County Sheriff's Department reported power lines and trees down in the city of Leonard, TX. |
| March 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $5,000 | A trained spotter reported mobile home damage and tree branches down. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $2,000 | Public reported a 68 mph / 59 kt wind gust to the north of Leonard. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $2,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew trees onto houses. |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $500 | Thunderstorms blew down several trees. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | $500 | Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Leonard | - | Emergency manager reported ping Pong ball size hail at the intersection of FM 981 and HWY 69 between Leonard and Trenton. |
| March 2025 | Hail | Leonard | - | Leonard VFD reported 1 inch hail. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Leonard | - | Trenton VFD reported quarter sized hail at FM 981 in between Leonard and Trenton. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Leonard | - | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
| November 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | - | A broadcast media partner reported estimated 50-60 mph wind gusts south of Leonard. |
| April 2018 | Hail | Leonard | - | Amateur radio reported quarter-sized hail in the city of Leonard, TX. |
| March 2017 | Hail | Leonard | - | Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail in the city of Leonard. |
| August 2017 | Flood | Leonard | - | 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 2006 | Flood | Leonard | - | Water was covering city streets. |
| April 2005 | Hail | Leonard | - | Pea to quarter size hail reported. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | - | Large tree limbs were blown down. |
| May 2000 | Tornado (F0) | Leonard | - | A brief tornado was reported. No damage or injuries. |
| April 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | - | A tree was blown down by strong winds. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | - | Strong winds uprooted trees. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leonard | - | High winds blew trees down. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Leonard | - | no account filed |
| February 2005 | Hail | Leonard | - | no account filed |
| May 2003 | Hail | Leonard | - | no account filed |
| February 2000 | Hail | Leonard | - | no account filed |
| March 2000 | Hail | Leonard | - | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Hail | Leonard | - | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Hail | Leonard | - | no account filed |
| August 1997 | Hail | Leonard | - | no account filed |
| June 1994 | Hail | Leonard | - | no account filed |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delba | 4.4 miles | 6 | |
| Bailey | 5.6 miles | 6 | |
| Trenton | 6.0 miles | 6 | |
| Union Hill | 6.1 miles | 6 | |
| Nobility | 6.3 miles | 6 | |
| Randolph | 7.2 miles | 6 | |
| Orangeville | 8.4 miles | 6 | |
| Edhube | 10.3 miles | 6 |
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 Leonard | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q970983 | 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 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.



