BlockPlano, Texas
12 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1929 and the latest in 1985. It stands in the Plano census division. It lies in ZIP code area 75074. It stands on Pittman Creek. The Survey maps it on the Plano quadrangle. 285,494 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 676 feet above sea level.
On record in Plano
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
Plano Station, Texas Electric Railwaylisted 2005
Ammie Wilson Houselisted 1978- Plano Downtown Historic Districtlisted 2017
- Saigling Houselisted 2018
- Texas Poollisted 2019
Population over time
4 figuresPlano grew from 155 to 285,494 between 1870 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 155 | |
| 2000 | 222,030 | |
| 2010 | 259,841 | +37,811 (+17%) |
| 2020 | 285,494 | +25,653 (+10%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
5 surveys from 12 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.
- 1929 USGS McKinney quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1954 USGS Sherman quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Sherman quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Plano quadrangle1:24000, 5 printings
- 1985 USGS McKinney quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
16 since 2006Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 16 fires within 5 miles of Plano between 2006 and 2017, burning about 28 acres in total. None 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/undetermined | 6 |
| Debris and open burning | 6 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | 15-349 |
| 30 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | KINGSBRIDGE |
| 5 August 2011 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | 15 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | PLANO |
| 12 June 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | PGBT |
| 13 May 2013 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | WELDING FIRE |
| 6 April 2013 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 4581 BURN PILE |
| 26 April 2013 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | 138 LAPAZ PL |
| 12 March 2013 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | PR 52126 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Storms near this place
60 of 148 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Plano in 148 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 72 hail, 51 thunderstorm wind, 16 flash flood, 8 lightning. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2016 | Hail | Plano | $150,000,000 | Amateur radio reported golf-ball sized hail near the intersection of Parker Road and Dallas North Tollway. The hail shattered windows in cars, homes, and businesses which is what caused most of the damage. The storm causing millions of dollars of damage in Plano and the surrounding area. |
| March 2016 | Hail | Plano | $100,000,000 | Multiple sources continued to reported golf ball sized hail in Plano; including the intersection of 15th St and Alma Dr. The hail shattered windows in cars, homes, and businesses which is what caused most of the damage. The storm causing millions of dollars of damage in Plano and the surrounding area. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Plano | $1,000,000 | A public report indicated 3-inch diameter hail about a mile south-southeast of Plano, TX. |
| April 2016 | Hail | Plano | $1,000,000 | A trained spotter reported tennis ball sized hail 2 miles north-northeast of Plano, TX. |
| April 2016 | Hail | Plano | $1,000,000 | A trained spotter reported 2-inch diameter hail in the city of Plano, TX. Spotters reported 2 hail at Legacy Drive & Chase Oaks Drive and also Independence Pkwy & Hedgcoxe Rd. |
| February 2001 | Lightning | Plano | $750,000 | Lightning started a fire in a church. |
| May 2007 | Lightning | Plano | $250,000 | Lightning struck utility poles which then fell across a house. The house was almost completely destroyed by the fire. |
| May 2016 | Lightning | Plano | $200,000 | Lightning struck a home in Plano at the 900 block of Rachel's Court around 730 PM, creating a fire and total loss of the home. |
| April 2017 | Hail | Plano | $120,000 | Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail in central Plano. |
| November 2025 | Lightning | Plano | $100,000 | A public report indicated a house fire caused by lightning on Seabrook Dr in Plano, TX. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Plano | $100,000 | A public report indicated golf ball sized hail about 2 miles east of Plano, TX. |
| April 2016 | Hail | Plano | $100,000 | A public report indicated golf-ball sized hail in Plano just northwest of Independence and Mcdermott. |
| April 2016 | Hail | Plano | $100,000 | A trained spotter reported Ping Ping ball sized hail one mile north-northeast of Plano, TX. |
| October 2007 | Flash Flood | Plano | $80,000 | Cars were stranded on Highway 380 near Farmersville and Highway 5 and CR 377 near McKinney. Numerous high water rescues were required in these areas and also near Plano. |
| July 1996 | Lightning | Plano | $80,000 | no account filed |
| June 2025 | Flash Flood | Plano | $50,000 | A Facebook video showed several cars that were stalled in flood waters along US 75 at 15th Street. |
| May 1997 | Lightning | Plano | $50,000 | Lightning struck a home and started a fire that resulted in considerable damage. |
| April 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $50,000 | Trees were blown down by strong winds. A church steeple was removed. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $40,000 | Strong winds removed the roof of an apartment, destroyed a barn, and blew down large tree limbs. |
| December 1999 | Lightning | Plano | $30,000 | Lightning started a fire that burned down the Peaceable Kingdom Retreat For Children. |
| March 2000 | Lightning | Plano | $25,000 | Lightning-started fire did 25k damage to a house. |
| May 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $25,000 | Large limbs were blown down and roofs were damaged by strong winds. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $20,000 | Amateur Radio reported 2 ft diameter trees and light poles down at Legacy Dr and Independence Pkwy in Plano. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $20,000 | Two houses with damage from fallen trees were reported near Parker Rd and Independence Pkwy in Plano. |
| May 2009 | Flash Flood | Plano | $20,000 | At Silverwood Lane and Regent Drive in Plano, a few cars were flooded out when they attempted to cross the bridge that was covered by high water. No injuries were reported. |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $20,000 | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $17,000 | Sixty to sixty-five mph winds were estimated at McDermott and Custer in Plano. One of the doors at Plano Fire Station 10 on McDermott Rd was damaged due to the severe thunderstorm winds. |
| May 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $15,000 | Roof damage reported at Dallas North Tollway and Park. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $15,000 | A tree was blown down near the intersection of Coit Road and Highway 190, causing traffic delays of more than 2 hours in either direction. Large limbs were blown down at the intersection of Custer Road and Plano Parkway on the west side of Plano. The traffic control box was also knocked down. Power lines were reported down throughout the city, knocking power out to 5,000 people. Spotters reported wind gusts as high as 46 MPH. |
| March 2019 | Hail | Plano | $10,000 | A social media report indicated golf ball size hail near the intersection of Stratford Drive and 15th Street just west of the city of Plano, TX. |
| April 2018 | Hail | Plano | $10,000 | Amateur radio reported hen-egg sized hail near the intersection of Custer Road and Legacy Drive. |
| April 2018 | Hail | Plano | $10,000 | A public report of hen-egg sized hail was received approximately 2 miles north-northeast of the city of Plano, TX. |
| April 2018 | Hail | Plano | $10,000 | A social media report indicated hen-egg sized hail near the intersection of Independence Parkway and Legacy Drive in the city of Plano, TX. |
| September 2018 | Flash Flood | Plano | $10,000 | Broadcast media reported that U.S. Highway 75 in Plano was shut down due to high water, with several vehicles stranded. |
| May 1997 | Flash Flood | Plano | $10,000 | Streets were flooded and a few homes received minor flooding from high water. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $8,000 | A 70 MPH wind gust was estimated in Plano. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $8,000 | Estimated winds of 58 mph were reported 4 miles east of Plano. Numerous tree limbs were down and a car dealership awning was ripped off. The metal roof of a building was trying to lift off. |
| September 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $7,000 | Emergency management reported 7 power poles blown over, some of which were on homes. |
| August 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $5,000 | A trained spotter reported tree damage and damage to apartments near the intersection of Plano Parkway and Highway 75 in the city of Plano, TX. |
| March 2016 | Hail | Plano | $5,000 | Penny to half dollar sized hail was reported near Spring Creek Pkwy and Alma Dr in Plano. The hail lasted for 10 minutes. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $5,000 | A 78 mph wind gust was measured at a Plano School net site. |
| May 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $5,000 | Trees downed. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $5,000 | Power lines down in the west part of town. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $4,000 | Strong winds blew down fences and power lines. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $3,000 | Power pole snapped at Parker Rd and Alma Dr in Plano. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $3,000 | Two tree limbs that were 5 inches in diameter and 4-7 feet long were knocked down near W Parker Road and Custer Road in Plano. |
| October 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $3,000 | no account filed |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $2,000 | Large tree branches were broken near Jupiter and Park in east Plano. Lightweight objects were tossed around or torn off homes. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $2,000 | Collin College Plano campus was closed due to tree damage on the property. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $2,000 | Amateur radio reported that 2-inch diameter tree limbs and power lines were blown onto the road near the intersection of Independence Parkway and Maumalle Drive in the city of Plano, TX. |
| August 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $2,000 | Trees and power lines blown down by high winds. |
| February 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $2,000 | Structural damage was reported. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $2,000 | Strong winds blew down trees and power lines. |
| April 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $2,000 | Power lines were blown down by high winds. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $2,000 | Power lines were blown down by high winds. Plano,05,0245CST,,,0,0,500K,0,Lightning Lightning caused fires that burned two quarter million dollar homes to the ground. |
| April 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $2,000 | no account filed |
| August 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $2,000 | no account filed |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $100 | Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Plano | $100 | Fences were damaged by thunderstorm winds. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Plano | - | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
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 Plano | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q51689 | 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 1344166. 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.