Roanoke, Texas
11 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1991. It stands in the Justin-Roanoke census division. It lies in ZIP code area 76262. The Survey maps it on the Argyle quadrangle. 9,665 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 633 feet above sea level.
On record in Roanoke
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 2 records
Old Continental State Banklisted 1986- Central Roanoke Historic Districtlisted 2008
Population over time
2 figuresRoanoke grew from 5,962 to 9,665 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 | 5,962 | |
| 2020 | 9,665 | +3,703 (+62%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
5 surveys from 11 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.
- 1954 USGS Sherman quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Sherman quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Argyle quadrangle1:24000, 5 printings
- 1985 USGS Denton quadrangle1:100000
- 1991 USGS Denton quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
77 since 2005Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 77 fires within 5 miles of Roanoke between 2005 and 2020, burning about 278 acres in total. 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 59 |
| Debris and open burning | 4 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 4 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 4 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Natural | 2 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | NORTH FREEWAY |
| 20 September 2014 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | PARK VISTA |
| 15 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | N BEACH |
| 11 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | KATY RD |
| 8 August 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | ALLIANCE GATEWAY |
| 8 August 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | I35 |
| 7 August 2008 | Equipment and vehicle use | 16 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 7 HILLS |
| 7 August 2008 | Natural | 10 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | MCCURDY |
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 Roanoke: 1 past producer. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 69 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Roanoke in 69 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 43 hail, 18 thunderstorm wind, 5 flash flood, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2021 | Hail | Roanoke | $18,000,000 | Golf ball size hail was reported in Trophy Club. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Roanoke | $500,000 | A social media report indicated tennis ball sized hail in Roanoke, TX. |
| May 2012 | Lightning | Roanoke | $500,000 | A home in Trophy Club was struck by lightning and damaged by the ensuing fire. The fire occurred in the attic and second floor, but was likely a total loss. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Roanoke | $300,000 | Golf ball sized hail was reported in Trophy Club. |
| June 2014 | Flash Flood | Roanoke | $100,000 | Several homes along the creek in Trophy Club had 4-6 of water inside of them. |
| May 2009 | Flash Flood | Roanoke | $75,000 | Floodwaters entered homes in Trophy Club. |
| April 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $65,000 | no account filed |
| September 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $50,000 | An analysis of tree damage in and around the Roanoke area suggests winds up to 65 mph broke many large tree limbs and damaged an apartment complex under construction that was in the framing phase. |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $50,000 | The fiberglass steeple at First United Methodist in Trophy Club was blown down by high winds. A trained spotter in the same area estimated 70 mph winds. |
| April 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $50,000 | Strong winds blew down trees and damaged a church steeple. |
| April 2011 | Hail | Roanoke | $40,000 | The hail stones in the Roanoke and Trophy Club area increased to hen egg size. |
| April 2011 | Hail | Roanoke | $25,000 | Golfball sized hail fell in Trophy Club and Roanoke. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $15,000 | Light poles were blown over in a grocery store parking lot in Trophy Club. |
| February 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $15,000 | A mobile home was unroofed and two barns were destroyed. |
| July 2016 | Lightning | Roanoke | $10,000 | Two Flower Mound, TX homes were struck by lightning during the early morning hours of July 4th. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $5,000 | Multiple branches ranging from 4 to 8 inches in diameter were snapped in the Downtown Roanoke area. One tree estimated to be approximately 12 inches in diameter was snapped at the base. |
| June 2009 | Tornado (EF0) | Roanoke | $5,000 | An EF-0 tornado traveled from Roanoke to Trophy Club. Storm spotters reported rotation and debris on the ground. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $5,000 | Strong winds blew down trees on I-35W at Eagle Parkway. Wind damage also occurred in the infield of the Texas Motor Speedway (5 NW Roanoke) where a temporary trailer was flipped. |
| August 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $5,000 | A sign which was blown into the air by high winds hit a woman's car. |
| June 2014 | Flash Flood | Roanoke | $3,000 | Byron Nelson Blvd at Oak Street and under Highway 377 in Roanoke was closed due to high water. James Street between Crosby St. and Walnut St. was also closed. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $3,000 | A traffic light pole was twisted around 90 degrees along Highway 114 1 mile northwest of Westlake. |
| September 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $1,000 | Numerous horses were injured by flying debris. |
| September 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | $200 | A large tree was blown down. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| May 2024 | Flash Flood | Roanoke | - | Law enforcement reported that Trophy Club Bridge had to be closed due to flood waters, and nearby residents were notified about the flooded roads and approaching floodwaters. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| May 2024 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| May 2024 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| May 2024 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| May 2024 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| May 2024 | Hail | Roanoke | - | A trained spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail in Roakoke. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| March 2022 | Hail | Roanoke | - | A public report indicated dime sized hail in Roanoke, TX. |
| March 2022 | Hail | Roanoke | - | A public report indicated quarter sized hail about a mile southwest of Roanoke, TX. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | - | Trees were knocked down around Trophy Club, and at least one was blocking traffic. |
| February 2019 | Hail | Roanoke | - | A National Weather Service employee reported half-dollar sized hail in the city of Roanoke, TX. |
| October 2019 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Emergency management reported dime sized hail in the city of Roanoke, TX. |
| March 2016 | Hail | Roanoke | - | A social media report indicated nickel-sized hail near Texas Motor Speedway. |
| March 2016 | Hail | Roanoke | - | A social media report indicated quarter-sized hail near Trophy Club, TX. |
| May 2016 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Three-quarter inch diameter hail was reported in the Denton, TX surface weather observation. |
| April 2011 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Quarter sized hail fell in Roanoke. |
| April 2011 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Dime to quarter sized hail fell south of Roanoke. |
| March 2010 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Nickel size hail fell in the city of Roanoke. |
| March 2009 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Quarter size hail was reported in Roanoke at the intersection of HWYs 114 and 337. |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | - | Large tree limbs were blown down by high winds. |
| April 2003 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Occurred at Interstate 35 and Highway 114. |
| February 1998 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Quarter size hail was reported at KAFW. |
| February 1998 | Hail | Roanoke | - | Dime size hail was reported at KAFW. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | - | Strong winds blew down trees. |
| May 1997 | Flash Flood | Roanoke | - | Highway 114 was reported flooded near the Texas Motor Speedway. |
| April 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Roanoke | - | Trees were blown down by high winds on Interstate 35 near Alliance Airport. |
| April 2024 | Hail | Roanoke | - | no account filed |
| June 2023 | Hail | Roanoke | - | no account filed |
| March 2021 | Hail | Roanoke | - | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Hail | Roanoke | - | no account filed |
| September 2005 | Hail | Roanoke | - | no account filed |
| July 2003 | Hail | Roanoke | - | no account filed |
| April 2003 | Hail | Roanoke | - | no account filed |
| September 1999 | Hail | Roanoke | - | no account filed |
| February 1998 | Hail | Roanoke | - | no account filed |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Creek | 1.3 miles | 11 | |
| Trophy Club | 2.3 miles | 18 | |
| Elizabethtown | 3.0 miles | 10 | |
| Corral City | 6.6 miles | 11 | |
| Justin | 6.7 miles | 10 | |
| Flower Mound | 6.9 miles | 12 | |
| Bartonville | 6.9 miles | 11 | |
| Double Oak | 7.4 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 Roanoke | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q969223 | 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 1345293. 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.




