Quitman, Texas
13 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1956 and the latest in 1991. It stands in the Quitman census division. It lies in ZIP code area 75783. It stands on Caney Creek. The Survey maps it on the Quitman quadrangle. 1,942 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 413 feet above sea level.
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Population over time
2 figuresQuitman grew from 1,809 to 1,942 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 | 1,809 | |
| 2020 | 1,942 | +133 (+7%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
5 surveys from 13 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.
- 1956 USGS Tyler quadrangle1:250000, 5 printings
- 1960 USGS Quitman quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1984 USGS Tyler quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1985 USGS Mineola quadrangle1:100000
- 1991 USGS Mineola quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
244 since 1996Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 244 fires within 5 miles of Quitman between 1996 and 2019, burning about 991 acres in total. 4 started naturally. 4 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 | 54 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 29 |
| Smoking | 6 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 6 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 4 |
| Natural | 4 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2005 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 6 September 2012 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE |
| 5 September 2005 | Equipment and vehicle use | 2.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 27 September 2011 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE |
| 27 September 2009 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE |
| 26 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE |
| 26 September 2005 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 24 September 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 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
1 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Quitman: 1 occurrence. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Halite, Gypsum-Anhydrite. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainesville Salt Dome | Halite, Gypsum-Anhydrite | Occurrence | Anhydrite, Halite |
Storms near this place
60 of 81 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Quitman in 81 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 42 thunderstorm wind, 21 hail, 15 flash flood, 2 tornado. The reports record 3 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 2010 | Tornado (EF0) | Quitman | 3 hurt, $75,000 | The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey in Wood County, Texas and concluded that storm damage was the result of an EF0 tornado. The tornado touched down at around 2:31 AM CDT, about five miles north-northwest of Mineola, along County Road 4919, where it uprooted several large trees. The tornado proceeded east, causing damage to several trees along County Road 4925. Several homes sustained damage east of Lake Fork Texas due to falling trees. The tornado then uprooted a tree along County Road 4930, and lifted soon after. Maximum winds are estimated at 75-85 mph. |
| June 2011 | Lightning | Quitman | $150,000 | Lightning resulted in a fire which destroyed a home and a vehicle. There were no report of injuries. |
| December 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $100,000 | An NWS Storm Survey concluded that storm damage south and northeast of Quitman was consistent with that of straight line wind gusts. This damage began near Randy Road to County Road 4116 snapping and uprooting trees. Several of these trees or larger limbs fell on homes and vehicles. Two farm buildings were also damaged as well. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $50,000 | A roof was blown off a home on Hwy. 37 between Quitman and Mineola. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $50,000 | A roof was blown off a home on CR. 2140. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $40,000 | A pine tree fell crushing a vehicle and part of a home on Wood County Road 2135. |
| January 1995 | Hail | Quitman | $40,000 | Hen egg-size hail damaged roofs and automobiles. |
| March 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $25,000 | Thunderstorm winds tore a roof off a home with a few upstairs windows blown out near the intersection of CR 2100 and FM 779. |
| April 2014 | Hail | Quitman | $20,000 | Hail damaged some vehicles in the Quitman, Texas area. |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $10,000 | Numerous trees down across FM 2966 and County Rds 1340 and 1416. Tree down on a house on FM 2225. |
| March 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $5,000 | Several powerlines were down east of town leading to power outages. |
| May 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $5,000 | Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds. |
| May 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $5,000 | Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds. |
| November 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $5,000 | Trees were blown down at the Lake Holly Ranch. |
| May 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $5,000 | A barn was heavily damaged by thunderstorm winds. |
| November 1996 | Hail | Quitman | $4,000 | no account filed |
| March 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | $2,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off a carport . |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Multiple trees and power lines downed across Wood County, including Quitman, Mineola, Winnsboro, Hawkins, and Alba. |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Trees and power lines downed in Quitman. |
| March 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Several trees downed in and around Quitman. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Winds gusts were estimated to be near 60 mph in Quitman. |
| August 2022 | Hail | Quitman | - | Quarter size hail fell in Quitman. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | A large tree branch was blown down, blocking FM 778 just southeast of Quitman. |
| October 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Several trees reported down across the county. |
| June 2019 | Hail | Quitman | - | Dime to golfball size hail fell in Quitman. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | A few trees were downed in Quitman. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | County Road 2088 was flooded and closed in Quitman, Texas. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | Numerous county roads were flooded in and around the Quitman community. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | Flash Flooding continued in and around Quitman, Texas. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | Road closures due to excessive heavy rainfall near Lake Winnsboro and FM. 2966 north of Quitman, Texas. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | FM. 779 was flooded and closed north and northeast of Mineola, Texas. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | Low lying crossing were flooded and closed including CR 2100, CR 1560 and CR 1680. |
| October 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Several trees were downed across the entire county. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Trees and powerlines were downed throughout the entire county. |
| March 2012 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | County Road 2110 was closed due to flooding. |
| June 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Powerlines were downed on County Road 3230 southeast of Quitman, Texas. |
| March 2012 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | County Road 2128 was closed due to flooding. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Trees were downed in the community of Quitman, Texas. |
| February 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Several trees were downed just southeast of Quitman, Texas. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Trees were downed along Hwy 2869 and FM 779. |
| May 2008 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | Several roads were under water in Quitman, Texas. |
| January 2007 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | Widespread heavy rainfall resulted in numerous roads flooded across the county. Some of the roads include CR 2375, 1563, 3880, 2688 and 4575. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Trees were downed in the community of Golden. |
| February 2004 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | Street flooding around town. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Numerous trees toppled and power lines snapped. |
| February 2001 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | FM 2966, 312, 779 closed due to flooding and flash flooding. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Several large trees down. |
| December 2001 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | Water covering Hwy 37 and many Farm to Market roads closed. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Trees down across FM2869 |
| June 2000 | Flash Flood | Quitman | - | FM2966 was closed with 8 inches of water over the road for 200 yards. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Numerous trees down. |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Numerous trees down along FM 69 on the north side of town. |
| October 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Numerous trees down. |
| October 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Numerous trees down along FM2966. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Several large oaks were blown over. |
| January 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | Trees were damaged by high winds. |
| April 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Quitman | - | ,,,,,,,,Hail (1.75) Golden,19,1640CST,,,0,0,5K,0,Thunderstorm Winds ,,,,,,,,Hail (1.75) High winds blew a tree onto a car. |
| April 1995 | Hail | Quitman | - | Trees were blown down by high winds. |
| April 1995 | Hail | Quitman | - | Trees were blown down by high winds. |
| April 1995 | Hail | Quitman | - | Two persons in a boat were struck and killed by lightning. (M56O, M??O) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill | 3.3 miles | 13 | |
| Calvary | 4.8 miles | 16 | |
| Oak Grove | 5.9 miles | 12 | |
| Cartwright | 6.7 miles | 12 | |
| Hainesville | 7.1 miles | 12 | |
| Golden | 7.5 miles | 15 | |
| East Point | 8.5 miles | 12 | |
| Coke | 9.0 miles | 12 |
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 Quitman | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q975882 | 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 1375601. 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.




