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Flat, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Coryell County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
489 Population 499/sq mi density
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,701 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Flat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation845 ft (258 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density499/sq mi
Coordinates31.3093°N, 97.6241°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoryell County County
Nearest AirportDraughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.6 / 100
Community Resilience14.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 139 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 133 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 137 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 119 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 132 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 139 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 139 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 134 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 136 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 76 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 130 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 118 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 129 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km WSW of Cedar Hill, Texas M2.7 150 km
Jul 13, 2012 1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas M2.7 135 km
Feb 4, 2016 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M2.7 139 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 147 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 119 km
Mar 10, 2013 6 km NNE of Godley, Texas M2.7 133 km
Jun 7, 2009 6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas M2.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 272 km
2017 Harvey Category 1 292 km
2008 Ike Category 2 224 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 164 fatalities, 1,014 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 54 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 38 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 52 km 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 79 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 71 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 27 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 100 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 70 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 21 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 28 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 29 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 60 km 1
May 9, 1981 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 88 km 1
May 11, 1978 EF3 90 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 22 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 9 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 13 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 10 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 92 km
2011 C#491 3,616 93 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 68 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 33 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 9 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 14 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 9 km
2008 LAMKIN 1,847 86 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 20 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 47 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 68 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 58 km
2006 MONAHAM FIRE 1,484 82 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 60 km
2011 CENTER CITY 1,476 76 km
2018 FM 2005 1,465 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in

Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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