Mabank, Texas
14 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1920 and the latest in 1985. It stands in the Cedar Creek Lake census division. It lies in ZIP code area 75147. The Survey maps it on the Mabank quadrangle. 4,050 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 394 feet above sea level.
Population over time
2 figuresMabank grew from 3,035 to 4,050 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 | 3,035 | |
| 2020 | 4,050 | +1,015 (+33%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
6 surveys from 14 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.
- 1920 USGS Kemp quadrangle1:62500
- 1954 USGS Dallas quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1957 USGS Kemp quadrangle1:62500
- 1958 USGS Dallas quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Mabank quadrangle1:24000, 5 printings
- 1985 USGS Corsicana quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
94 since 1998Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 94 fires within 5 miles of Mabank between 1998 and 2018, burning about 1,517 acres in total. None started naturally. 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 49 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 30 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 5 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 3 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 3 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | CR 2507 |
| 7 September 2005 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 20 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 4 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 10 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | ALLEN RANCH RD |
| 4 September 2011 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | MEADOW HEATH |
| 3 September 2013 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 96 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 7105 |
| 25 September 2011 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | BEDFORDS BEND |
| 20 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | 2011-422 |
| 14 September 2011 | Smoking | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | PEACEFUL WOODS |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Storms near this place
37 since 1993Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Mabank in 37 storm reports between 1993 and 2024: 16 thunderstorm wind, 9 hail, 4 flash flood, 4 flood. The reports record 2 injuries. 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 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | 1 hurt, $1,500,000 | no account filed |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | 1 hurt, $20,000 | Thunderstorm winds of 70 mph were estimated in Mabank. Trees were knocked down in the area. One tree fell on a vehicle causing an injury. |
| June 2010 | Flash Flood | Mabank | $1,500,000 | Significant flash flooding occurred in the southern parts of Kaufman County, especially in the city of Mabank. Numerous roads were flooded and water flowed over several bridges. Over 10 inches of rain fell in Mabank and this led to numerous homes threatened with flood water and at least four homes were inundated with water. One home had to be evacuated. Numerous vehicles suffered damage as the water rose and flooded the insides. The flooding was directly responsible for power outages throughout the area and led to a boil water notice. |
| February 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $500,000 | A downburst did widespread damage to a 3-mile-swath across the northwest and southwest sides of Mabank. Power lines were blown down, store fronts damaged, the city maintenance building was destroyed, the roof of school partially blown off, and two mobile homes heavily damaged. |
| April 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $300,000 | Several buildings in Mabank sustained significant damage due to thunderstorm winds. The fire marshall estimated that 14-15 commercial buildings were damaged. Terry's Furniture Store, Mid-Cities Storage, and Groom & Sons Hardware all sustained significant damage. Part of the second story collapsed at the furniture store, at least one storage building was blown over at the storage center, and the roof of the hardware store was partially lost. Blown off shingles were common at residential homes. |
| December 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $60,000 | Two homes were severely damaged and minor damage occurred at thirteen other homes. Power lines were blown down, the roof of a car wash was damaged, and the back porch roof was blown off a house. |
| April 2010 | Tornado (EF1) | Mabank | $50,000 | A brief EF-1 tornado, producing winds of 90 mph, touched down in Mabank and significantly damaged a residential home. The tornado was approximately a quarter mile in length. |
| June 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $35,000 | Trees fell onto a house, truck, and fencing on CR 4024. |
| April 2011 | Tornado (EF0) | Mabank | $30,000 | A NWS Storm Survey determined an EF-0 tornado began over Cedar Creek Reservoir and tracked east into Mabank. This tornado had a path length of approximately 5 miles and an estimated width of 400 yards. Buildings in Mabank sustained roof damage. Winds were estimated between 80 and 85 mph. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $20,000 | Emergency management reported two homes with roof damage. One was completely blown off near Tarleton Rd and CR 4005. Survey of damage suggests strong RFD winds. |
| September 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $20,000 | A thunderstorm produced a near-severe wind gust in Mabank that peeled part of the metal roof damage of a medical center. In addition, a pole was knocked down in the same area, likely because of the sheet metal. |
| October 2009 | Flash Flood | Mabank | $20,000 | Eight inches of water was reported over HWY 175, 1 mile north of Kaufman. Near Terrell, the water was a foot deep at HWY 34 and FM 2578. In Terrell, significant street flooding occurred with 3-4 feet of water reported on Catherine Street and Alamo Street, and High Street and Delthine. High water rescues were reported on Catherine Street. In the mid afternoon hours, it was reported that at least a dozen county roads had to be closed; including 4007, 4008, 4009, and 4011. The baseball field in Mabank and Optimist Park in Seven Points was under water. |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $20,000 | High winds damaged a marina and 3 boats on Cedar Creek Lake. |
| May 2016 | Flood | Mabank | $12,000 | Persistent moderate to heavy rainfall resulted in the flooding and closure of multiple roads in the county; including CR 4077 and FM 148 in Terrell. The flooding continued into June 1st. |
| May 2020 | Tornado (EF0) | Mabank | $10,000 | This tornado is a continuation from Van Zandt County. A little more than an hour after the Malakoff tornado occurred, a second tornado developed over extreme southwest Van Zandt County, approximately 3 miles northeast of Mabank. This tornado touched down along VZ County Road 2718 just east of the intersection with VZ County Road 2719. The tornado moved almost due west along VZ CR 2718, producing intermittent tree and power line damage, as well as roof damage to several manufactured homes, site built homes, and a couple of farm outbuildings. The tornado continued westward, moving into extreme southeast Kaufman County and producing additional intermittent tree and outbuilding damage. The tornado dissipated near the intersection of Kaufman County Road 4007 and Farm to Market Road 90. The total length of the tornado was 2.19 miles and the maximum winds were 85 mph. |
| April 2015 | Hail | Mabank | $9,000 | no account filed |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $7,000 | Strong winds destroyed a barn, and downed trees and power lines. |
| March 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew down large tree limbs and a barn. |
| November 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $5,000 | Trees and signs were damaged by high winds. |
| August 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $4,000 | A mobile home was unroofed by high winds. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | $3,000 | Several mid-size trees were knocked down on the west side of Mabank. |
| October 2009 | Flash Flood | Mabank | $3,000 | CR 4011 and 1390 were closed off due to high water. Also, a small lake near Warsaw overflowed its banks flooding the surrounding roads, neighborhoods and pastures. This resulted in the closing of FM 148. |
| October 2009 | Flood | Mabank | $2,000 | Residual flooding continued across Kaufman County through the following day. Areas around a lake near Warsaw remained flooded and CRs 4011 and 1390 also remained closed. |
| January 2021 | Hail | Mabank | - | An amateur radio report indicated half dollar sized hail in the city of Mabank, TX. |
| March 2021 | Hail | Mabank | - | Ping pong ball size hail was reported at the Gun Barrel City Airpark. |
| June 2016 | Flood | Mabank | - | Persistent moderate to heavy rainfall that began on May 31st resulted in the flooding and closure of multiple roads in the county. Fm 2728 was closed during the early morning hours of the 1st. |
| April 2011 | Tornado (EF0) | Mabank | - | A NWS Storm Survey determined an EF-0 tornado began approximately 2 miles northeast of Purtis Creek State Park. This tornado had a path length of approximately 1 mile and an estimated width of 100 yards. Mainly tree damage occurred with this tornado and winds were estimated near 80 mph. |
| October 2009 | Flood | Mabank | - | Ongoing flooding continued across the county and in Terrell due to heavy rainfall earlier in the day. Several roads remained closed. |
| June 2004 | Flash Flood | Mabank | - | Homes and businesses were flooded in town. |
| October 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | - | Trees were blown down by high winds. |
| May 2000 | Hail | Mabank | - | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Hail | Mabank | - | no account filed |
| January 1999 | Hail | Mabank | - | no account filed |
| May 1998 | Hail | Mabank | - | no account filed |
| March 1997 | Hail | Mabank | - | no account filed |
| April 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mabank | - | no account filed |
| April 1994 | Hail | Mabank | - | 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.
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 Mabank | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q969293 | 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 1340780. 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.





