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Pecos, Texas

9 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1931 and the latest in 1986. It stands in the Pecos census division. It lies in ZIP code area 79772. The Survey maps it on the Pecos East quadrangle. 12,916 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 2,602 feet above sea level.

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Pecos within Reeves County

Population over time

2 figures

Pecos grew from 8,780 to 12,916 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
20108,780
202012,916+4,136 (+47%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

5 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.

Fires near this place

6 since 2006

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 6 fires within 5 miles of Pecos in 2006, burning about 8 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 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/undetermined5
Arson/incendiarism1

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
7 January 2006Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named
7 January 2006Arson/incendiarism1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named
2 January 2006Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named
2 January 2006Missing data/not specified/undetermined3.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named
1 January 2006Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named
1 January 2006Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Reeves County

Storms near this place

60 of 113 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Pecos in 113 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 45 hail, 42 thunderstorm wind, 14 flash flood, 5 tornado. 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.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
May 1998Thunderstorm WindPecos1 hurt, $15,000A dry microburst on the extreme south side of Pecos caused extensive damage in the Maxey Park section of Pecos. An anemometer at the airport recorded a 69 mph gust and there was scattered damage across the southwest side of the city covering about a one square mile area. Flying debris hit a woman causing a 2-inch gash in her scalp. A travel trailer was overturned, one commercial building had its entire roof blown off; at the zoo 3 chainlink fences were blown down and a cinderblock building collapsed; several large trees were downed in the area; and 2 large sliding doors at an airport hangar were damaged. Flying debris also broke vehicle windows across the south side of the city. The total wind event lasted for about 15 minutes.
June 2010Thunderstorm WindPecos1 hurtThe Reeves County Emergency Manager reported that an old trailer was blown over at approximately 7 PM CST in the city of Pecos, TX. A girl was injured when the trailer fell on top of her.
September 2014FloodPecos$500,000Heavy rain fell across Reeves County and produced flooding along the Pecos River. There were mandatory evacuations in the city of Pecos due to this flooding. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
July 1997Thunderstorm WindPecos$70,000A thunderstorm cluster moving over the city of Pecos had a cell that produced a wet macroburst causing widespread minor wind damage. Damaged were an airport hangar, 8 utility poles and 2 transformers, an animal shelter, fences, and roofs of a few businesses.
July 2021Thunderstorm WindPecos$60,000A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced wind damage near Pecos. It was likely a microburst with winds estimated to be 90 mph. The winds damaged three travel trailers. The time was estimated from radar. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
May 2005Thunderstorm WindPecos$50,000A delayed report (received in August) indicated that severe thunderstorm winds struck Pecos during the early evening of the 27th. Large trees and fences were reported to have been blown down by the winds, and a few structures sustained minor roof damage. At least one vehicle was severely damaged when it was struck by flying debris. The time of the event is estimated.
October 2004Heavy RainPecos$30,000Heavy rainfall resulted in the collapse of a roof on a residence in the eastern parts of the city.
July 1995Thunderstorm WindPecos$30,000A thunderstorm within a tropical air mass developed a downburst that destroyed an untied mobile home.
May 2008Thunderstorm WindPecos$20,000Strong thunderstorm winds downed powerlines north of Pecos.
June 2007Thunderstorm WindPecos$20,000A trained spotter estimated winds of 64 mph. Trees and power lines were downed by strong winds.
June 2004Thunderstorm WindPecos$20,000Severe thunderstorm winds resulted in minor roof damage to a few structures in Pecos.
June 1996Thunderstorm WindPecos$20,000no account filed
June 2013Thunderstorm WindPecos$10,000A thunderstorm moved over Reeves County and produced strong winds in Pecos. A roof was blown off of an appliance store, and the gusts were estimated to be near 80 mph. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.
September 2002Thunderstorm WindPecos$10,000Local officials reported severe thunderstorm wind gusts which blew down powerlines along Hghway 285 from 12 miles north of Pecos to the city.
August 1995Thunderstorm WindPecos$10,000The sheriff's office reported telephone poles and power lines down along Farm-to-Market Road 869 due to downburst winds. A mobile home was also overturned.
June 2017Thunderstorm WindPecos$5,000A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 64 mph wind gust in Pecos. There were power outages reported in Pecos. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
March 2017Flash FloodPecos$5,000A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced flash flooding in Pecos. Vehicles were stalled due to the flooding. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
March 2017Thunderstorm WindPecos$5,000A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced wind damage in Pecos. There were powerlines down and damaged trees reported. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindPecos$5,000A trailer home sustained minor damage due to thunderstorm winds just southwest of Pecos at 15:30 CST. A portion of the home's porch was blown into an adjacent field. Several large tree limbs were downed. Two poles that were set in concrete were also blown down by the winds. Severe thunderstorm wind gusts also were reported by law enforcement officials north of Pecos at 15:50 CST.
May 2001Thunderstorm WindPecos$5,000Thunderstorm winds resulted in downed power lines on the north side of the city of Pecos.
March 2019Thunderstorm WindPecos$3,000A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced damage near Pecos. Roof and structural damage was reported approximately one half mile west of the Pecos Airport. The time was estimated from radar and the wind speed was estimated. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
July 2003Thunderstorm WindPecos$3,000The local newspaper reported thunderstorm winds blew the roof off of a building just south of Pecos. An automated observing system at the local airport recorded a peak gust of 49 knots.
August 2019Thunderstorm WindPecos$2,000A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced wind damage in the town of Pecos. Power lines were down at 8th Street and Peach Street. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
May 1999Thunderstorm WindPecos$2,000Outflow winds generated by the bowing of the southern cell ripped off part of the roof from a house.
March 2017HailPecos$1,500A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced hail damage in Pecos. There were windows broken on about 15 homes. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
September 2015Thunderstorm WindPecos$1,000A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced wind damage in Pecos and Barstow. A tree was knocked down in Pecos and there was tree damage reported in Barstow. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.
September 2014FloodPecos$500Heavy rains occurred along the Pecos River which flowed towards the city of Pecos causing nearby draws to flow out of their banks. This contributed to water ponding over the roads and low lying areas about one to three miles north of Pecos on FM 1216. This section of the road was closed due to the flooding. Damage is a very rough estimate.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindPecos$500A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced winds around 60 mph. Tree limbs were blown down as a result of these winds. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.
September 1994HailPecos$500no account filed
September 2014FloodPecos$300Heavy rain fell across Reeves County and produced flooding. Business 20 was closed near the city of Pecos between Collie Road and Farm to Market Road 516. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
April 2025HailPecos-Pecos County Fire Department reported quarter size hail. Time is estimated from radar.
April 2025HailPecos-A report of penny size hail was received from MPING. Time is estimated from radar.
April 2025HailPecos-Multiple reports of hail the size of golf balls to hen eggs in Pecos. Time verified by reports and radar.
May 2020Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 61 mph wind gust at the Pecos AWOS site.
March 2019Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 59 mph wind gust in Pecos.
March 2019Funnel CloudPecos-Two funnel clouds were spotted north of Pecos.
August 2019Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 58 mph wind gust two miles southwest of the town of Pecos.
June 2018Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 62 mph wind gust four miles southwest of Pecos.
March 2017Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 68 mph wind gust two miles south of Pecos.
June 2017Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved through Pecos and produced a 64 mph wind gust at the Pecos Airport AWOS.
May 2015HailPecos-A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced two inch hail southwest of Pecos. The hail was covering the ground.
October 2015Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 58 mph wind gust as recorded by the AWOS near the City of Pecos.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 59 mph wind gust as measured by the ASOS near Pecos. No damage was reported.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 60 mph wind gust in Pecos. No damage was reported.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 59 mph wind gust near Pecos at the ASOS site. No damage was reported.
June 2013Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced an estimated 80 mph wind gust five miles south of Pecos. No damage was reported.
June 2013Heavy RainPecos-Heavy rain moved across Reeves County and produced one inch to one and a quarter inch of rain in one hour.
May 2012Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved over Reeves County and produced a 71 mph wind gust two miles southwest of Pecos.
May 2012Thunderstorm WindPecos-A thunderstorm moved over Reeves County and produced a 71 mph wind gust two miles southwest of Pecos.
April 2012Funnel CloudPecos-A funnel cloud was spotted five miles northwest of Pecos with a storm that moved through Reeves County.
August 2010Flash FloodPecos-Several motorists were stranded in high water within the city of Pecos, TX.
April 2009HailPecos-The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.
May 2008Thunderstorm WindPecos-Pecos Automated Weather Observing System reported a 50 knot gust. No damage was reported.
March 2007HailPecos-Penny to nickel size hail fell in Pecos along both Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 285.
September 2007Flash FloodPecos-Six inches of water flowed across Cedar Street in Pecos.
October 2006HailPecos-Penny size hail fell on Texas Highway 17 south of Pecos.
April 2005HailPecos-Quarter size hail was reported along Farm to Market Road 2119 northwest of Pecos.
June 2005HailPecos-Multiple reports were received of large hail up to the size of quarters as a cluster of severe thunderstorms affected central Reeves County. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported quarter size hail in Pecos at 15:20 CST. Nickel size hail was reported in Toyah at 15:53 CST, and penny size hail was reported at the Pecos Airport at 15:55 CST. No damage was reported to be associated with the hail.
June 2005HailPecos-Several reports of large hail up to the size of golfballs were received along U.S. Highway 285 north of Pecos.
June 2005HailPecos-The public reported nickel size hail along U.S. Highway 285 south of Pecos.

Every storm recorded in Reeves 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
Mann2.0 miles9
Locker3.5 miles9
Lindsay4.4 miles8
Lindsay Division Colonia4.4 miles8
Worsham4.6 miles8
Hermosa8.5 miles8
Hoban16.4 miles9
Toyah17.6 miles8

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 PecosAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q978232The 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 1364996. 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.