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Muleshoe, Texas

9 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1985. It stands in the Muleshoe census division. It lies in ZIP code area 79347. The Survey maps it on the Muleshoe quadrangle. 5,160 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 3,793 feet above sea level.

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Muleshoe within Bailey County

Population over time

2 figures

Muleshoe grew from 5,158 to 5,160 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
20105,158
20205,160+2 (+0%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

4 surveys from 9 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.

Photographs

1 photograph, 1936

Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.

Leveling a field before irrigation on the proposed project at Muleshoe, Texas
Leveling a field before irrigation on the proposed project at Muleshoe, Texas
Rothstein, Arthur, 1936. Library of Congress

Fires near this place

161 since 2008

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 161 fires within 5 miles of Muleshoe between 2008 and 2020, burning about 14,010 acres in total. 5 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
Missing data/not specified/undetermined74
Debris and open burning54
Equipment and vehicle use18
Power generation/transmission/distribution6
Natural5
Smoking2
Misuse of fire by a minor1
Recreation and ceremony1

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 2020Equipment and vehicle use1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Service2020105
20 September 2010Debris and open burningunder an acreTexas A & M Forest Service2010079
19 September 2019Natural10 acresTexas A & M Forest Service2019114
8 August 2017Debris and open burning1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Service2017066
8 August 2009Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTexas A & M Forest Service2009065
5 August 2008Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named
4 August 2011Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Service2011078
27 August 2010Debris and open burning20 acresTexas A & M Forest Service2010071

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Bailey County

Mines and quarries near this place

1 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Muleshoe: 1 producer. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Limestone, General. 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
Bailey PitLimestone, GeneralProducer

Every working recorded in Bailey County

Storms near this place

60 of 113 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Muleshoe in 113 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 60 hail, 37 thunderstorm wind, 9 flash flood, 4 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
June 2014HailMuleshoe$500,000Law enforcement personnel estimated hail of ping pong to golf ball size from Muleshoe to just south of the city. Strong to severe winds accompanying the hail enhanced the hail damage to roofs and sidings of homes, vehicles and windows.
June 2008HailMuleshoe$500,000Emergency management officials reported that giant hail stones that ranged in size from baseballs to softballs resulted in significant damages throughout the city of Muleshoe around 20:00 CST. Numerous windshields were knocked out of vehicles and many structures sustained heavy roof and window damage. Hail even punctured the interior walls of one mobile home. No injuries were reported.
May 2008Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe$250,000Severe thunderstorm winds resulted in considerable damage in the Muleshoe vicinity between 17:35 and 17:45 CST on the 25th. Extensive damage occurred to a pair of trailer homes just southeast of the city, when one was rolled by the winds and a second home sustained heavy roof damage. A barn was additionally reported to have been destroyed and large pieces of debris obstructed a county road just northeast of Muleshoe. East of the city, extensive damage occurred at a cattle dairy, where 1,500 stables were destroyed and at least three calves were killed. Local utility companies reported nearly 100 power poles were downed by the winds. The damaging winds were accompanied by large hail. The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet near Muleshoe recorded a peak wind gust of 59 mph at 17:45 CST, but winds associated with the damaging were likely stronger. No injuries were reported.
May 2017HailMuleshoe$120,000Copious amounts of hail up to golf ball size caused various degrees of damage to vehicles and roofing shingles, mainly across southern sections of Muleshoe.
June 2003HailMuleshoe$100,000The public reported golfball size hail.
September 2019FloodMuleshoe$25,000Widespread rain and thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall which led to runoff. This caused significant street flooding in the city of Muleshoe which contributed to several vehicle wrecks.
June 2007HailMuleshoe$25,000Numerous law enforcement officials reported large hail that ranged in size from pennies to golf balls near Muleshoe between 18:48 and 19:36 CST. Initial reports indicated golf ball size hail northwest of the city along U.S. Highway 84. A police cruiser was damaged by the hail. By 19:09 CST penny size hail was reported in Muleshoe.
April 2001HailMuleshoe$25,000Golfball size hail was reported by law enforcement officials.
April 2001HailMuleshoe$25,000Golfball size hail was reported by law enforcement officials.
August 2015HailMuleshoe$20,000The Muleshoe Police Department and broadcast media reported hailstones up to golf ball size. Minor damage to some vehicles was noted.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe$10,000The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site in Muleshoe sampled a 59 mph wind gust. In addition, numerous utility poles, power lines, and trees were reported downed near and south of town.
July 2009Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe$10,000Emergency management officials reported that thunderstorm winds blew down utility lines and broke two inch diameter tree limbs along U.S. Highway 70 east of Muleshoe.
March 2007Tornado (EF0)Muleshoe$10,000An apparent tornado crossed Farm to Market Road 1760, fifteen miles west of Muleshoe. Several utility lines and poles were damaged. Damage corresponds to an intense low level Doppler circulation.
May 1995Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe$5,000no account filed
May 1994Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe$5,000no account filed
December 1993Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe$5,000no account filed
June 2017Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe$2,000A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Muleshoe measured a wind gust to 72 mph at 2220 CST and then 82 mph at 2225 CST. Several windows were destroyed in a restaurant in Muleshoe.
October 2000Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe$2,000Strong wind blew down power lines.
April 2025HailMuleshoe-Local broadcast media relayed a report and an NWS cooperative weather observer observed golf ball size hail in Muleshoe.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Muleshoe measured severe wind gusts from 0009 CST to 0010 CST. A peak wind gust of 65 mph was measured at 0009 CST.
July 2025Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Muleshoe measured a severe wind gust of 58 mph.
September 2024Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-Severe downburst winds southeast of Muleshoe caused a train to derail.
August 2024Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Muleshoe measured severe wind gusts from 2143 CST through 2147 CST. A peak wind gust of 63 mph was measured at 2143 CST.
May 2023HailMuleshoe-Law enforcement in Muleshoe reported quarter size hail as an isolated thunderstorm moved over the city.
May 2022HailMuleshoe-Numerous reports were received of a swath of hail from approximately three miles south of Muleshoe to the Parmer County line along Texas State Highway 214. The hail ranged in size from golf ball to tennis ball size. The hail swath continued into Parmer County. No damage was reported.
May 2022Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Muleshoe measured severe wind gusts from 2105 CST through 2125 CST. A peak wind gust of 67 mph was measured at 2105 and 2110 CST.
May 2021Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Muleshoe measured severe wind gusts from 1735 to 1740 CST. A peak gust of 68 mph was measured at 1735 CST.
June 2021Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Muleshoe measured a wind gust to 61 mph.
May 2021HailMuleshoe-Law enforcement in Muleshoe and an NWS cooperative weather observer reported quarter size hail in Muleshoe.
March 2019Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet.
May 2019HailMuleshoe-Damage was not known.
June 2019HailMuleshoe-A storm chaser reported ping pong size hail south of Muleshoe on State Highway 214.
August 2019Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Muleshoe measured a wind gust to 64 mph.
August 2019Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Muleshoe measured a wind gust to 72 mph.
April 2018HailMuleshoe-No damage was reported.
June 2018Dust DevilMuleshoe-A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Muleshoe recorded a wind gust to 63 mph. However, an NWS cooperative weather observer viewed a dust devil moving across the mesonet location at the same time.
August 2018Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet.
June 2015Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet.
June 2015HailMuleshoe-Law enforcement estimated hail to 1.5 inches in diameter in Muleshoe. Damage was unknown.
September 2014FloodMuleshoe-Curb to curb street flooding was reported in Muleshoe at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and West 12th Street on the 18th. The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site just southwest of town measured over three inches of rain during this period.
June 2014FloodMuleshoe-Law enforcement reported curb to curb flooding in Muleshoe. An eastbound lane of Highway 84 also had one lane under water two miles southeast of the city.
June 2014HailMuleshoe-The Muleshoe Sheriff's Office estimated quarter size hail in the city. Damage was unknown.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-Estimated by the Bailey County Sheriff's Office.
June 2014FloodMuleshoe-Many streets in Muleshoe were reported to be covered in water.
June 2014HailMuleshoe-A NWS CO-OP observer reported hail of 1.25 inches in diameter in Muleshoe. Damage was unknown.
June 2013HailMuleshoe-Law enforcement personnel estimated quarter size hail on Farm-to-Market Road 1731 about one mile southwest of Muleshoe. No damage was reported.
June 2013Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Muleshoe reported a wind gust to 60 mph.
December 2012Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site.
June 2012HailMuleshoe-A NWS COOP observer estimated hail up to nickel size. No damage was observed.
April 2012Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet station measured a wind gust to 60 mph 2SSW Muleshoe.
December 2010Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-A thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph was recorded by the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Muleshoe. No damage was reported.
June 2009HailMuleshoe-An evening thunderstorm impacted Muleshoe shortly after 19:00 CST. The Bailey County Emergency Manager reported nickel size hail in the city.
September 2009Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-Thunderstorms continued to enhance ambient winds immediately north of a passing cold front over portions of Bailey County. At 18:00 CST, the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Muleshoe recorded a 61 mph gust. No damage was reported.
July 2009Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Muleshoe recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph. No damage was reported.
June 2008Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet recorded a severe thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph just south of Muleshoe. These winds are believed to have been associated with the rear flank downdraft of an intense supercell thunderstorm which went on to produce giant sized damaging hail in the city.
March 2007HailMuleshoe-Multiple reports of penny to quarter size hail just south of Muleshoe on Texas Highway 214. Hail accumulated on the driving surface.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Muleshoe recorded a severe thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph. No damage was reported.
May 2006Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-The West Texas Mesonet station south of Muleshoe recorded several severe wind gusts as thunderstorms moved over the area during the late evening hours of the 26th. A maximum wind gust of 77 MPH was measured at 20:00 CST. No damage was reported.
August 2006HailMuleshoe-The Bailey County Sheriff's Office reported three-quarter inch size hail just west of Muleshoe along Farm to Market Road 1731.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindMuleshoe-Measured by the Texas Tech/West Texas Mesonet.

Every storm recorded in Bailey 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
Progress6.0 miles8
Fairview10.3 miles9
Needmore13.4 miles8
Circleback13.8 miles8
Baileyboro14.7 miles8
Stegall19.7 miles9
Bula22.2 miles9
Enochs24.5 miles7

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 MuleshoeAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q982501The 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 1375067. 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.