BlockMineral Wells, Texas
18 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1891 and the latest in 1985. It stands in the Mineral Wells census division. It lies in ZIP code area 76067. It lies near West Mountain. The Survey maps it on the Mineral Wells East quadrangle. 14,820 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 883 feet above sea level.
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On record in Mineral Wells
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 5 records
Baker Hotellisted 1982
First Presbyterian Churchlisted 1979
Gallagher Houselisted 2011
Weatherford-Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railroad Depotlisted 1984- Mineral Wells Central Historic Districtlisted 2020
Population over time
2 figuresMineral Wells fell from 16,788 to 14,820 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 | 16,788 | |
| 2020 | 14,820 | -1,968 (-12%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
8 surveys from 18 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.
- 1891 USGS Palo Pinto quadrangle1:125000, 7 printings
- 1918 USGS Palo Pinto quadrangle1:125000
- 1927 USGS Mineral Wells quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1954 USGS Abilene quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Abilene quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Mineral Wells quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1984 USGS Mineral Wells East quadrangle1:24000
- 1985 USGS Mineral Wells quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
394 since 2005Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 394 fires within 5 miles of Mineral Wells between 2005 and 2020, burning about 3,961 acres in total. 9 started naturally. 29 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 | 138 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 113 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 56 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 29 |
| Smoking | 22 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 17 |
| Natural | 9 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 8 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
| Fireworks | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2013 | Equipment and vehicle use | 4.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | SCOTT |
| 6 September 2011 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | 3489 281 S |
| 6 September 2011 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | 6TH AVE |
| 4 September 2017 | Debris and open burning | 3.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | BLACK MTN |
| 3 September 2017 | Debris and open burning | 4.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | SW 22ND ST |
| 26 September 2011 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | 1400 |
| 26 September 2008 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 26 September 2007 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
9 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 9 workings within 5 miles of Mineral Wells: 9 producers. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Clay, Fire Clay (Refractory), Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Fire Clay (Refractory). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pit | Stone, Crushed/Broken, Fire Clay (Refractory) | Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Unnamed Pits | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Gravel, Sand | |
| Cromer Pit | Fire Clay (Refractory) | Producer | Clay | |
| Mineral Wells Quarry | Fire Clay (Refractory) | Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Brazos Brick Div of Michigan Brick | Clay | Producer | ||
| Can-Tex Pit | Clay | Producer | ||
| Kelley Pit | Clay | Producer | ||
| Mineral Wells Clay Products Pit | Clay | Producer | ||
| Texeramics Tile Plant | Clay | Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 138 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Mineral Wells in 138 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 69 hail, 40 thunderstorm wind, 19 flash flood, 7 tornado. The reports record 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Tornado (EF3) | Mineral Wells | 5 hurt, $300,000 | The tornado touched down north of Mineral Wells near Sundown Road and FM 1821, producing minor tree and fence damage. The tornado then continued southeast crossing Ellis White Road before moving into the Country Club Estates neighborhood. Multiple trees were uprooted, multiple carports collapsed, and multiple homes were damaged in this neighborhood. The most notable was a home that had its entire roof and truss structure removed and displaced approximately 200 feet, consistent with 120 mph winds. The tornado continued southeast from here into Parker County where it did considerable damage in the same area. |
| May 1998 | Hail | Mineral Wells | 5 hurt | Dozens of people were reported injured by large hail at the Palo Pinto County Livestock Association Rodeo. Palo Pinto County EMTs treated five individuals at the scene, but none of the injured required hospitalization. |
| April 2008 | Hail | Mineral Wells | 1 hurt, $10,000,000 | Tennis ball-size hail broke windows, damaged vehicles, and downed power and cable lines. The Palo Pinto General Hospital sustained about $400,000 damage to its roof. The Wal-Mart in town had every skylight broken which resulted in water damage. Mineral Wells High School sustained heavy damage to its roof and also to its new outdoor stadium and bleachers. Numerous city vehicles as well as private vehicles and residences received damage from the large hail. Car dealerships reported damage to 8,000 cars in the metroplex. Most of the damage in Palo Pinto County occurred in a west to east swath north of Highway 180. One woman was injured when she was hit in the head with a large hailstone but did not seek medical attention. |
| May 2013 | Hail | Mineral Wells | $400,000 | Trained spotters reported grapefruit sized hail in the city of Mineral Wells. |
| May 2015 | Tornado (EF1) | Mineral Wells | $230,000 | Amateur radio operators reported the second of two tornadoes, this one skipping through part of the city of Mineral Wells, including the downtown area. The tornado was strongest as it approached from the southwest of town, and the tornado was at its widest during this time. Outside of town, numerous trees, storage buildings, and covered parking areas were damaged. In town, several buildings lost part of their roofs, while trees, carports, and storage buildings were damaged or destroyed. |
| April 2008 | Hail | Mineral Wells | $150,000 | Baseball-size hail broke numerous windows and dented cars. |
| June 2004 | Flash Flood | Mineral Wells | $150,000 | 12 homes were flooded with widespread street flooding. |
| March 2023 | Hail | Mineral Wells | $100,000 | Photos of tennis ball sized hail in Mineral Wells. |
| June 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $100,000 | ASOS reported wind gusts to 74 mph. There was widespread damage to homes and businesses, numerous reports of outbuildings destroyed, and numerous trees and power lines blown down. Wal-Mart had to close Sunday to clean up the damage. |
| February 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $60,000 | High thunderstorm winds created a damage path 300 feet wide and 1.5 miles long. This occurred at the intersection of Highways 281 and 254. A mobile home was destroyed and several others were damaged. |
| May 2015 | Hail | Mineral Wells | $50,000 | Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail on the northeast side of Mineral Wells. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Mineral Wells | $50,000 | Some businesses sustained flood damage on Highway 281 South, in the Circle neighborhood on 2nd Avenue, and along Highway 180. Two high water rescues were required on 2nd Avenue and FM 4. |
| June 2000 | Flash Flood | Mineral Wells | $50,000 | Heavy thunderstorm rains brought flash flooding and knee deep water in the downtown area. Twelve homes were flooded. |
| October 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $50,000 | A large metal building was destroyed and several businesses were unroofed. Large tree limbs and power lines were blown down by high winds. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $40,000 | Several reports of wind damage. Part of a roof was blown off a nursing home, the city gym was damaged, and power lines were blown down. |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $25,000 | Several reports of roof damage and large tree limbs blown down. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $25,000 | Several power poles were blown down and a tree fell onto a house, causing minor structural damage. |
| February 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $25,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down. A mobile home was destroyed, and a barn was heavily damaged. |
| April 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $25,000 | Three buildings were partially unroofed by high winds. |
| March 2023 | Hail | Mineral Wells | $20,000 | Damage was reported to a windshield and side mirror of a car. |
| May 2011 | Hail | Mineral Wells | $20,000 | Baseball sized hail was reported 1 mile south of Mineral Wells. |
| March 2008 | Flash Flood | Mineral Wells | $20,000 | Portions of South Oak Avenue were barricaded due to flooding. Part of SW 14th Street was washed out due to flood waters. |
| March 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $15,000 | Damage to a house and a storage building. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $15,000 | A three story home under construction was damaged by high winds. |
| September 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $15,000 | A house was unroofed on Highway 281. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $15,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off of one business and blew a telephone pole onto the post office. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $10,000 | Broadcast media produced images of a roof torn off of a metal building, and powerlines downed on Highway 180, west of the city of Mineral Wells. |
| March 2019 | Tornado (EF1) | Mineral Wells | $10,000 | This tornado developed immediately east of downtown Mineral Wells, in |an industrial area. Initial damage was confined to some sheet metal|roofing removed from a manufacturing storage building. As the tornado|moved east, it produced EF-0 scale damage to commercial signage|and roofs along the US 180 corridor. Windspeed intensity appeared to |increase along US 180 from the Garrett Morris Parkway intersection eastward,|with enhanced signage, roof, utility pole and tree damage observed. A commercial|automotive repair center located just southeast of Mineral Wells High School|sustained significant roof and wall damage consistent with low end EF-1 intensity|tornadic winds. The tornado appeared to dissipate near the intersection of|US 180 and Washington Road. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $10,000 | A trained spotter reported that one RV trailer was flipped, and there was damage to 3 others. Trees were also reported to have been blown down. |
| April 2016 | Flash Flood | Mineral Wells | $10,000 | Flood waters stranded and stalled a few vehicles in Mineral Wells. |
| May 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $10,000 | Several large trees were blown down in Mineral Wells. Most of the residents in the southeast area of town lost power. |
| February 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $10,000 | Sign damage occurred to the Metro Grocery Store and the Sonic. Part of the foam roof was also torn off the Metro Grocery Store. |
| March 2007 | Lightning | Mineral Wells | $10,000 | Lightning struck a tree, causing the tree to split and fall on a car. |
| April 2007 | Hail | Mineral Wells | $10,000 | Golfball-size hail was reported in town. |
| March 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $10,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down by high winds, and a large metal building was thrown 150 feet and destroyed. |
| April 2015 | Flash Flood | Mineral Wells | $8,000 | The Sheriff's Office reported Indian Creek Road was washed out near the Brazos River. |
| May 2023 | Hail | Mineral Wells | $8,000 | no account filed |
| March 2026 | Hail | Mineral Wells | $7,000 | A social media image showed measured 1.75 inch to 2 inch hailstones near Mineral Wells. |
| March 2026 | Hail | Mineral Wells | $7,000 | Mping report of 2 inch hail near Mineral Wells. |
| December 2006 | Tornado (F0) | Mineral Wells | $7,000 | Minor structural damage to the front part of the roof of a house was reported. Public report relayed by Emergency Manager. No other damage reported. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $7,000 | Strong winds blew down power lines. A tree was blown onto a car resulting in minor damage. |
| May 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $5,000 | Amateur radio reported power lines down across several parts of Mineral Wells, TX. |
| March 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $5,000 | Highway 180 was closed briefly due to downed trees and power lines. |
| June 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $5,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down by high winds. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $5,000 | The roofs of two outbuildings were blown off, 2-inch diameter tree limbs were broken, and a car windshield was broken from flying debris. |
| May 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $5,000 | Five storage tanks, weighing two to three tons each, were blown across a road and a 10 by 12-foot storage building was destroyed. |
| May 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $5,000 | Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $5,000 | Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds on the west side of town. A restaurant was unroofed. |
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $4,000 | Winds of 60 mph were estimated in Mineral Wells. |
| November 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $3,000 | Thunderstorm wind damage was reported on the west side of Mineral Wells, along South Keller Rd. Trees were damaged at several residences. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $3,000 | Power lines blown down. |
| June 1996 | Lightning | Mineral Wells | $3,000 | no account filed |
| April 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $2,000 | High winds destroyed a shed, peeled the tin roof off of an outbuilding, and blew tree limbs down. |
| April 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $2,000 | Power lines were blown down by high winds. |
| September 1996 | Tornado (F1) | Mineral Wells | $2,000 | no account filed |
| December 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mineral Wells | $1,000 | A utility pole was blown down on FM 129 near Brazos. |
| October 1993 | Hail | Mineral Wells | $500 | Windows were broken by large hail. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Mineral Wells | - | Report of 1.25 inch hail from mPING. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Mineral Wells | - | Report of 1 inch hail from mPING. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Mineral Wells | - | Quarter sized hail was reported in Mineral Wells via social media pictures. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolters Village | 2.7 miles | 18 | |
| Sturdivant | 3.8 miles | 18 | |
| Coronados Camp | 5.8 miles | 19 | |
| Salesville | 7.3 miles | 18 | |
| Peadenville | 8.0 miles | 18 | |
| Brazos | 10.2 miles | 20 | |
| Palo Pinto | 10.2 miles | 18 | |
| Oran | 10.9 miles | 19 |
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 Mineral Wells | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q1016981 | 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 1341714. 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.