Valley View, Texas
8 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1991. It stands in the Valley View census division. It lies in ZIP code area 76272. It stands on Johns Branch. The Survey maps it on the Valley View quadrangle. 737 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 722 feet above sea level.
Population over time
2 figuresValley View fell from 757 to 737 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 | 757 | |
| 2020 | 737 | -20 (-3%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
5 surveys from 8 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
- 1961 USGS Valley View quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1985 USGS Denton quadrangle1:100000
- 1991 USGS Denton quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
210 since 2005Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 210 fires within 5 miles of Valley View between 2005 and 2018, burning about 2,066 acres in total. 5 started naturally. 10 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 | 75 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 64 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 36 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 10 |
| Smoking | 9 |
| Natural | 5 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 4 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 3 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 2 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2011 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | FM 922 |
| 7 September 2009 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | JL DRIVE |
| 3 September 2011 | Smoking | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASSFIRE |
| 28 September 2011 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS AND CAR FIRE |
| 28 September 2009 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 7.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE |
| 28 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 26 September 2009 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE |
| 26 September 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 5.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Storms near this place
60 of 62 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Valley View in 62 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 29 hail, 18 thunderstorm wind, 13 flash flood, 1 lightning. The reports record 3 deaths and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Valley View | 3 killed, $28,000,000 | Significant flooding occurred in the central portions of the county with numerous high water rescues required. People were forced to cut holes in their roofs in order to escape floodwaters in Gainesville, and several mobile homes were damaged. A mobile home along Pecan Creek was thrown into the floodwaters and came to stop only when it hit a bridge. Four family members were dumped into the creek and three of them drowned. Interstate 35 service roads and the northbound lane were flooded near Valley View. Interstate 35 had to be closed between Highway 82 and the Oklahoma border just north of Gainesville. Water was 2-3 feet deep over streets in Lindsay. A total of 300 homes and 75 businesses suffered water damage across the county, and 37,000 acres of crops were destroyed. The mayor estimated damages around $28 million, and the governor issued a disaster declaration for the county. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Valley View | 4 hurt, $500,000 | Emergency management reported that flood waters damaged railroad tracks in Valley View, TX, causing two locomotives and many train cars to derail around 130 AM. Four workers went into the water and sustained minor injuries. They were transported to Denton Regional Medical Center where they were treated and released. |
| July 2014 | Flash Flood | Valley View | $1,000,000 | Very heavy rainfall resulted in significant flash flooding across the southern portions of Cooke County. Up to 10 inches of rain fell in the area. The town of Valley View was significantly affected by the flooding. Interstate 35 was shut down from the Denton County line north to mile marker 491. The water was 5-6 feet deep on the frontage road in some locations. One gas station along I-35 in Valley View had standing water in the convenience store. The interstate reopened between 8-9 am CDT. Numerous cars, trucks, and semis were stranded in the area; including along Interstate 35. The emergency manager estimated 20-30 vehicles were pulled from high water. Numerous high water rescues were conducted. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Valley View | $100,000 | A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail north of Valley View. |
| April 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | $80,000 | The Cooke County emergency manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down near Interstate 35 and Farm to Market Road 922. Some trees were on homes, and some trees were blocking roads. A stand along semi-trailor was flipped on its side. Winds estimated between 60 and 70 mph. |
| May 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | $40,000 | Several electrical poles and numerous tree limbs were knocked down south of Valley View near Lone Oak Rd. Metal from barns were also blown off. |
| September 2004 | Lightning | Valley View | $30,000 | Lightning caused two house fires with minor damage to one and moderate damage to the other. |
| August 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | $25,000 | Winds estimated at 60 MPH blew a semi truck onto a pickup. This occurred on southbound Interstate 35 at exit 491. The interstate was closed following the accident. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | $10,000 | Emergency management officials reported a microburst that caused the roof of a barn to detach near the intersection of FM 922 and FM 2848 in Valley View. Debris from the roof was propelled into high-voltage transmission lines and dispersed over a distance of 1.2 miles. A residential weather station recorded a wind gust of 66 MPH. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Valley View | $10,000 | Reports from social media indicated that flood waters were nearly up to the hoods of cars in Valley View, TX. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Valley View | $10,000 | Emergency management reported major flooding in Pioneer Valley Community in Valley View, TX with water inundating mobile homes. An estimated 12 manufactured homes were flooded. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Valley View | $8,000 | A car was trapped in high water in Valley View. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | $7,000 | Seventy to eighty MPH winds were estimated 2 miles north of Valley View. |
| April 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | $5,000 | A trained spotter reported 60 MPH winds in Valley View, TX. |
| August 2012 | Hail | Valley View | $5,000 | Golf ball sized hail was reported by amateur radio. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | $5,000 | Sixty MPH winds were estimated in Valley View. |
| February 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | $5,000 | A 150 foot high grain elevator leg was blown down by high winds |
| May 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | $4,000 | Tree limbs that were 4 inches in diameter were blown down in Valley View. |
| September 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | $2,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew a 18x60 foot trailer on its side. |
| March 2013 | Hail | Valley View | $1,000 | A trained spotter reported that slightly larger than one inch diameter hail busted out a bedroom window, approximately 3 miles north of Valley View. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | - | Report from mPING of uprooted or snapped trees. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | - | A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 82 mph near the FM 922 and FM 2848 intersection north of Sanger. |
| March 2023 | Hail | Valley View | - | Dime to nickel size hail was reported two miles west of Valley View. |
| March 2023 | Hail | Valley View | - | Nickel to quarter size hail was reported 1 mile west of Valley View. |
| March 2023 | Hail | Valley View | - | Quarter size hail was reported in Valley View. |
| November 2021 | Hail | Valley View | - | Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail approximately 2 miles northwest of Valley View, TX. |
| November 2021 | Hail | Valley View | - | A public report indicated quarter sized hail approximately 2 miles north of Valley View, TX. |
| April 2017 | Tornado (EF0) | Valley View | - | Multiple spotters reported a rain wrapped tornado to the northwest of Valley View, and west of I-35. This tornado produced minimal damage over open farm and ranch land. |
| April 2016 | Hail | Valley View | - | Trained spotters reported nickel to quarter sized hail just east of Interstate 35 in Valley View. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Valley View | - | Amateur radio reported that I-35 south of Valley View, TX was closed due to high water. |
| May 2015 | Hail | Valley View | - | Emergency management reported quarter sized hail in Valley View, TX. |
| May 2015 | Hail | Valley View | - | Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail approximately 2 miles southwest of Valley View, TX. |
| November 2015 | Hail | Valley View | - | Emergency management reported quarter-sized hail just southeast of Valley View, TX. |
| August 2012 | Hail | Valley View | - | One-inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio. |
| April 2011 | Hail | Valley View | - | Quarter sized hail fell 2 miles south of Valley View. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Valley View | - | Flooding occurred on the Interstate 35 service roads south of Valley View. The roads had up to two feet of water across them. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Valley View | - | Water was reported over Interstate 35 service roads. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Valley View | - | The Interstate 35 service road just south of Valley View was flooded and closed. |
| June 2004 | Flash Flood | Valley View | - | Low water crossings were flooded across the county. |
| June 1998 | Hail | Valley View | - | Large hail was reported at Lake Ray Roberts. |
| November 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | - | Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds. |
| May 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | - | Winds were estimated at 80 to 90 mph north of town. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | - | Strong winds blew down large tree limbs. |
| April 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | - | ,,,,,,,,Hail (1.75) |
| April 1994 | Hail | Valley View | - | Car windows were broken by large hail. |
| April 1994 | Hail | Valley View | - | Car windows were broken by large hail. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| April 2005 | Hail | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| June 2004 | Hail | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| May 2003 | Hail | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| October 2001 | Hail | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| October 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| June 1999 | Hail | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| June 1999 | Hail | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| May 1997 | Hail | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| February 1997 | Flash Flood | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| May 1996 | Hail | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| May 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Valley View | - | no account filed |
| April 1996 | Hail | Valley View | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lois | 3.7 miles | 8 | |
| Road Runner | 4.3 miles | 9 | |
| Hemming | 5.7 miles | 9 | |
| Mountain Springs | 6.4 miles | 9 | |
| Era | 6.5 miles | 8 | |
| Burns City | 7.0 miles | 13 | |
| Bloomfield | 8.5 miles | 9 | |
| Cook | 8.8 miles | 13 |
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 Valley View | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q974302 | 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 1370559. 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.




