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One of 57 National Register listings published here for Hays County · listed in 2025 · category: District.
Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service
Wimberley Downtown Square Historic District
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2025.
The listing
- Address. Roughly bounded by Cypress Creek, Old Kyle Road, Henson Road, and Rio Bonlo Road, Wimberley, 78676
- When was it listed? February 2025
- Category. district
- Census division. Dripping Springs-Wimberley
- National Register reference number. 100010422 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.
Fires near this property
110 since 2004Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 110 fires within 5 miles of Wimberley Downtown Square Historic District between 2004 and 2020, burning about 233 acres in total. 1 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 |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 57 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 33 |
| Smoking | 7 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 6 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 4 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 1 |
| Other causes | 1 |
| Natural | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2008 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 29 September 2008 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 28 September 2008 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 24 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | JACOBS WELL |
| 24 September 2008 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 21 September 2005 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 13 September 2005 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 8 August 2004 | Smoking | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
Storms near this property
60 of 63 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Wimberley, the town this property stands in, in 63 storm reports between 1996 and 2025: 27 hail, 18 flash flood, 8 thunderstorm wind, 7 tornado. The reports record 11 deaths. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | 10 killed, $100,000,000 | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding. Rainfall totals of 10 to 13 inches were reported upstream in southern Blanco County and all of this water entered the Blanco River and Little Blanco River. The Fischer Store Rd. bridge over the Blanco River was destroyed by flood waters west of Wimberley. The Blanco River, down stream from the bridge, at Wimberley reached a record crest. The gauge failed at 40 feet and the USGS later estimated the crest at 44.9 feet with 175,000 cfs. This height was more than 10 feet over the previous record height of 33.3 feet from 1929. Homes along the banks of the Blanco River from the City of Blanco, through Wimberley, and down to San Marcos experienced an historic flood. Many homes were totally destroyed and swept down stream. Many homes were struck by large debris, including full size cypress trees which typically lined the banks of the river. A house in the 100 block of Deer Crossing Ln. in Wimberley was washed away in the flood with nine people inside. There was one lone survivor while eight others died. Six bodies were recovered and the two small children remain missing. Several of the bodies were recovered near San Marcos Texas nearly 30 miles downstream. Another fatality occurred when a man was washed away with his vehicle. He was 29 years old and was found on May 26 near FM 2325. A 74 year old male also drown after he was swept off his roof of his house along River Road near Wimberley. The river experienced rises that exceeded 20 feet in one hour. Estimates of insured losses are around 100 million dollars. Overall in Hays County including Wimberley and San Marcos, 321 homes were destroyed, with hundreds more heavily damaged. |
| March 2007 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | 1 killed | Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell across northwest Hays county with the heaviest rainfall observed near Henley. Flash flooding closed FM12, FM165, and FM150. A man was traveling northward in his truck toward Dripping Springs when it was swept into Onion Creek. He was unable to make it to safety and drowned. |
| October 2015 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | $1,000,000 | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding sending water over the Hwy 12 bridge at Cypress Creek in Wimberley. Rainfall totals from that morning totaled over 10 inches, much of that rain coming in only a few hours time. Several businesses in downtown Wimberley along Cypress Creek were flooded and damaged. The Blanco River was just a few feet short of overtopping the Highway 12 bridge. |
| October 2013 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | $1,000,000 | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding in Wimberley, San Marcos, Buda, and Kyle. Public reports of 14 inches of rain fell near Wimberley and this rainfall made its way into the Blanco River Watershed and the Onion Creek Watershed. Rainfall totals near Bude and Kyle were upwards of 8-10 inches. The Blanco River flooded and major flooding occurred downstream to San Marcos. The Blanco River crested at 26.74 feet in Wimberley. The Blanco River USGS gauge at Kyle crested at 35.92 feet. Flooding then occurred in the San Marcos River as the flood wave crossed I-35 and flooded areas near Martindale in Caldwell County. Reports indicate that the Blanco River was near or slightly higher than the 1998 flood of record. Sections of San Marcos flooded near the Blanco River including areas of Texas State University and areas along River Road where several evacuations of residences occurred. The Blanco River was 100 feet out of its banks. In many areas along the Blanco River, debris was found 15 to 20 feet up. Several roads needed repair and several homes were flooded out. Across Hays County, 47 homes sustained minor damage, 24 sustained major damage, and one home was destroyed. Four businesses sustained major damage including the Buda Fire Department station and Buda Elementary. |
| November 2001 | Tornado (F0) | Wimberley | $50,000 | A small tornado touched down near Wimberley, knocking down trees and causing scattered area of minor damage to buildings in Wimberley. Most damage was confined to roofs and fences. The tornado lifted shortly afterward and dissipated. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Wimberley | $25,000 | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that blew some trees and powerlines between Wimberley and San Marcos. |
| June 2025 | Tornado (EF0) | Wimberley | $10,000 | An NWS survey team determined that a tornado formed just east of Purgatory Rd., south of FM 32. The most significant damage was seen along Cielo Ranch Rd., with tree damage and minor damage to structures. The damage was rated EF0 with maximum winds of 80 mph. |
| October 2013 | Lightning | Wimberley | $10,000 | A thunderstorm produced a lightning strike that caused a structural fire. |
| May 2014 | Lightning | Wimberley | $5,000 | Lightning from a thunderstorm struck a house causing a fire. There was smoke damage to the kitchen. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Wimberley | $2,000 | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that knocked down some three inch diameter tree limbs. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Wimberley | $2,000 | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that knocked down some three inch diameter tree limbs. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Wimberley | $2,000 | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that tore half of the roof off a shed near the intersection of RR 12 and FM 32 south of Wimberley. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Wimberley | $200 | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph that broke a 10 inch diameter Pin Oak tree about six inches from the ground. |
| June 2025 | Tornado (EF0) | Wimberley | - | An NWS storm survey team determined a thunderstorm produced a tornado south of Wimberley. The track of the second tornado was estimated through a combination of information gathered by the survey team and radar data. While much of the damage fell to the north-northeast, indications are that the tornado moved just north of the intersection of Teton Circle and Appalachian Rd. with the most significant damage occurring in this area. The damage was rated EF0 with maximum winds of 80 mph. |
| June 2025 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain leading to flash flooding. Multiple low water crossings were reported closed around Wimberley. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Wimberley | - | A thunderstorm produced 2.5 inch diameter hail northwest of Wimberley. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Wimberley | - | A thunderstorm produced 2.5 inch diameter hail northeast of Wimberley. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Wimberley | - | A thunderstorm produced two inch diameter hail in Wimberley. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Wimberley | - | A thunderstorm produced two inch diameter hail northwest of Wimberley. |
| August 2021 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding. Rolling Oaks Dr. was flooded at Yorks Creek near Wimberley. |
| August 2021 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding. Little Arkansas Rd. was flooded at the Blanco River southeast of Wimberley. |
| September 2021 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding. A low water crossing gauge indicated water over the roadway on CR 1492 at the Blanco River southwest of Wimberley. |
| May 2019 | Hail | Wimberley | - | A thunderstorm produced ping pong ball size hail southwest of Wimberley. |
| September 2018 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding. The Blanco River flooded Wayside Dr. southwest of Wimberley. |
| February 2017 | Tornado (EF1) | Wimberley | - | The tornado began at the intersection of RR12 and Hugo Rd. where some trees were snapped and a small business had considerable structural damage (DI MBS, DOD 5). The tornado traveled northeastward and likely traversed a large area of land that was inaccessible until reaching Hilliard Rd. and a neighborhood along Thousand Oaks Loop. There was a wide area of considerable tree damage, including a tree uprooted and dropped onto a vehicle (DI TH, DOD 4). The tornado then turned to the north-northeast and crossed the Blanco River before ending near the Kyle Cemetery on Old Stagecoach Rd. At this point, damage became much less significant and sporadic moving to the east toward I-35. There is no estimate of monetary damages. |
| June 2017 | Hail | Wimberley | - | A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail northwest of Wimberley. |
| June 2017 | Hail | Wimberley | - | A thunderstorm produced ping pong ball size hail on Los Encinos Ranch Rd. northwest of Wimberley. |
| June 2016 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding closing multiple low water crossings in the central and western parts of the county. |
| March 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Wimberley | - | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that snapped and downed multiple trees in the Marina Circle area of Wimberley. |
| March 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Wimberley | - | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that blew down 10 to 12 inch diameter Oak tree limbs onto a car near Woodcreek Dr. and Marina Circle in Wimberley. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding. There was severe flooding in Wimberley where people were stranded on rooftops. |
| October 2013 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding in Wimberley. Observers reported 12.45 to 14.01 inches of rain in the 24 hours ending at 7AM. This flooded a workshop with one half inch of water. A citizen estimated the river level near the confluence of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek was higher than that of the 1998 flood. |
| April 2012 | Hail | Wimberley | - | A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail, wind gusts estimated between 40 and 50 mph, and one inch hail near Wimberley. |
| February 2012 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding and closed Spoke Hollow and Hidden Valley Roads east of Wimberley. |
| May 2010 | Hail | Wimberley | - | A thunderstorm produced dime to quarter size hail on Ranch Road 12. |
| June 2010 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Thunderstorms produced heavy rain which caused flooding and closed several roads in the county including Bell Springs Road, Wayside Drive at CR 179, FM 1492 at the Blanco River, and Little Arkansas Road at CR 174. |
| February 2009 | Hail | Wimberley | - | One of the broadcast media relayed a report of penny size hail. |
| September 2009 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Heavy rain caused water to flow over the roadway which closed County Road 1492 at River Road. |
| April 2008 | Hail | Wimberley | - | Hail was reported at the Hays City Store at the corner of FM 3237 and FM 150. |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | Thunderstorms produced from 2 to 3 inches of rain in the area between Wimberley and Buda, closing FM12, FM2325, and FM150 through the late evening period due to high water. |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | A general 1 to 2 inch rain fell over Hays County, with up to 4 inches northeast of Wimberley. FM12, FM150, and FM3237 were closed due to high water. |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Wimberley | - | A general 2 to 4 inch rain in the Wimberley area caused widespread flash flooding that closed FM32, FM3424, and FM2325. |
| March 2007 | Flood | Wimberley | - | The Blanco River at Wimberley crested at 20.79 ft at 0315 CST on March 12, where flood stage is 13 ft. This was the 5th highest crest on record. |
| March 2007 | Tornado (EF0) | Wimberley | - | Officers of the Department of Public observed a small tornado northwest of Wimberley. The tornado touched down very briefly in an open area, then lifted and dissipated without causing any damage. |
| March 2016 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| April 2016 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| April 2016 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| April 2016 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| December 2015 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| May 2013 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| May 2013 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| March 2013 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| April 2012 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| May 2010 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| March 2007 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| May 2005 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| April 1998 | Tornado (F0) | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| April 1998 | Tornado (F0) | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| February 1998 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
| March 1997 | Hail | Wimberley | - | no account filed |
Map coverage status
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Listed places nearby
4 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | John R. Dobie House | 0.1 miles | 1992 |
 | James C. Lane House | 0.2 miles | 2010 |
 | Winters-Wimberley House | 0.2 miles | 2002 |
| Four Winns Ranch | 1.9 miles | 2018 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 100010422 in Record Group 79. |
| Hays County | All 57 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- 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.