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Jaynes, Arizona

20 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1934 and the latest in 1996. It stands in the Tucson census division. It lies in ZIP code area 85705. The Survey maps it on the Jaynes quadrangle.

Jaynes within Pima County

Topographic sheets covering this place

12 surveys from 20 printed sheets

Matched 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.

Fires near this place

733 since 1993

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 733 fires within 5 miles of Jaynes between 1993 and 2020, burning about 81 acres in total. 28 started naturally. 17 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/undetermined676
Natural28
Arson/incendiarism17
Power generation/transmission/distribution5
Equipment and vehicle use3
Smoking2
Misuse of fire by a minor1
Other causes1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
9 September 2019Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreNorthwest Fire Rescue DistrictNOT NAMED
8 September 2019Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreNorthwest Fire Rescue DistrictNOT NAMED
7 September 2020Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreArizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Officenot named
7 September 2020Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreArizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Officenot named
7 September 2018Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTucson Fire Department1862036
6 September 2020Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreArizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Officenot named
6 September 2019Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTucson Fire DepartmentNOT NAMED
6 September 2017Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTucson Fire Departmentnot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Pima County

Mines and quarries near this place

9 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 9 workings within 5 miles of Jaynes: 4 producers, 2 occurrences, 2 past producers, 1 unknown. 4 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Copper, Silver, Lead, Copper, Stone, Dimension. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Bonanza ParkSilver, Lead, CopperUnknown
Lazy C QuarriesStone, DimensionPast Producer
UnknownGeothermalOccurrence
Unnamed Prospect 40-12CopperOccurrenceMalachite
Action Sand & Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Ina Road & I-10 PlantSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Oro Rock & SandSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Plant 26Sand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Sand & Gravel PlantSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer

Every working recorded in Pima County

Storms near this place

30 since 2008

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Jaynes in 30 storm reports between 2008 and 2025: 14 thunderstorm wind, 10 flash flood, 3 lightning, 1 flood. The reports record 2 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.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
July 2024Thunderstorm WindJaynes2 hurt, $600,000A dry microburst resulted in 14 downed power poles were destroyed, multiple falling into on coming traffic, of which two power poles landed on cars injuring and trapping people inside, and significantly damaging the cars. Significant power outages resulted in over 1000 costumers without power for an extended amount of time. The Utility company (TEP) reported taking 4 to 5 days to rebuild their infrastructure as a result of the impacts.
July 2011Thunderstorm WindJaynes$50,000A strong line of thunderstorms continued to track to the northwest across the Tucson area resulting in more significant wind damage. Several trees were downed along a line from River Road and Interstate 10 to the Gladden Farms neighborhood. In Gladden Farms, aside from trees downed, a twenty foot section of a brick wall was blown down. Additional damage was observed in Oro Valley with several trees down and outbuildings blown apart.
October 2025Flash FloodJaynes$30,000Swift water rescue Camino De La Tierra and River Road near Rillito River with no injuries reported.
June 2021Thunderstorm WindJaynes$30,000Thunderstorm winds damaged or uprooted 35 shallow-rooted trees at Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson.
July 2013Thunderstorm WindJaynes$30,000Thunderstorm winds knocked down 15 power poles on the west side of Tucson. One pole fell on a vehicle. One residence sustained damage to a porch, and one tree was knocked down. 13,000 customers lost power, some for up to 2 days. Several roads were closed due to downed power lines.
August 2018Thunderstorm WindJaynes$25,000Thunderstorm winds caused damage on Tucson's northwest side from about Ina and Shannon Roads westward to just east of I-10 and Cortaro Rd. A power pole was downed on Camino De Oeste near Barque Dr. while numerous trees were downed elsewhere, some of which subsequently caused damage to cars, fences, retaining walls and parking structures.
April 2015Dust DevilJaynes$25,000A strong dust devil caused structural damage to 2 homes in northwest Tucson. Part of a roof was torn off of a home and traveled about 100 feet. Some pieces of the roof were over 200 pounds. The entire roof will need to be replaced. Two people narrowly missed being hit by the flying debris, but no injuries occurred. The dust devil then impacted a second home, causing damage to some gutters and to an air conditioning vent. Public report was relayed via a NWS Flagstaff employee.
August 2012Flash FloodJaynes$20,000Heavy rain and runoff from earlier rain caused flash flooding on the west and northwest side of Tucson, forcing the closure of several roads. One vehicle was washed away at Sunset and Silverbell Roads and several vehicles were stranded in the intersection.
January 2010Thunderstorm WindJaynes$11,000Damaging thunderstorm winds downed power lines which fell on top of several mobile homes on North Shannon Road in northwest Tucson. A total of six houses were evacuated. A small fire started in one mobile home, burning the attic and causing smoke damage to the interior of the house. A tree approximately one foot in diameter was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Oracle Road and Wilds Road.
August 2021LightningJaynes$10,000Lightning struck a water heater at one home starting a fire, and caused damage to an adjacent house near Sweetwater and Silverbell Dr. in west Tucson.
August 2020Thunderstorm WindJaynes$5,000Thunderstorm winds downed power poles along Silverbell Road north of Sunset Rd in northwest Tucson. Downed power lines started a brush fire.
July 2019Flash FloodJaynes$5,000Multiple swift water rescues were performed on the west side of Tucson. Locations included Airport Wash near 6th and Bilby, near 36th St. and Mission Rd, I-10 and Prince, San Juan Wash at La Cholla and King Ave.
August 2009Thunderstorm WindJaynes$5,000Severe thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph downed two large trees near the |intersection of La Cholla Boulevard and River Road. These trees were tall enough to pull down a power line on the opposite end of the street. Another large tree near the intersection of Cortaro Farms Road and Camino de Oeste was downed by the thunderstorm winds, falling through a fence and into a swimming pool.
July 2025Flash FloodJaynes$4,000Heavy rainfall due to a slow moving thunderstorm produced an estimated 0.5-1.0 inch of rainfall causing running washes and rivers. A swift water rescue took place at prince and river park drive with no injuries to the 4 people and dog saved from a car.
August 2015Thunderstorm WindJaynes$2,000Thunderstorm winds uprooted and knocked down a large palo verde tree near the entrance of Orange Grove Estates on Orange Grove Rd. just east of Thornydale Rd. Additional damage occurred in the complex as the gates around an outdoor recreational area were blown away.
August 2015Thunderstorm WindJaynes$2,000Thunderstorm winds downed power poles and lines down near W. El Camino del Cerro and N. Tortolita Rd. Approximately 1400 customers lost power.
July 2014Thunderstorm WindJaynes$2,000NWS employee reported two trees uprooted near Starr Pass. Around the same time, broadcast media reported trees down at Silverbell Rd and Grant Rd.
August 2015LightningJaynes$1,000A 45-year old tree was struck by lightning. It landed in a woman's backyard when it fell, and no other damage occurred.
July 2011Flash FloodJaynes$1,000Widespread rainfall amounts across the Tucson Metro area ranged from one half to three quarters of an inch with some spots receiving up to two inches. Several washes were running with some spilling over into local streets. This resulted in several streets being closed. There were also a stalled car on East Irvington at the Rodeo Wash near the Tucson International Airport. The driver was able to safely seek higher ground.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindJaynes$1,000Thunderstorms developed and moved across southern portions of Tucson producing 50 mph winds at the Tucson International Airport, but no damage was reported. Storms moved to the northwest through western portions of Tucson with an outflow racing out in advance. Damage occurred to six saguaro cacti, one which was over 35 feet tall, at El Camino De Cerro and the Tucson Mountains. Tucson weather observation site CW8334, which is 5 miles southeast of the damage, recorded a wind gust of 42 mph at 5:09 pm. Based on damage and stronger velocities where the damage was reported, winds were estimated to be about 50 mph.
August 2015LightningJaynes$500A lightning strike shattered a 30-ft tree in the Orange Grove Estates complex.
August 2024Thunderstorm WindJaynes-Reports of fence damaged along with numerous large tree branches.
August 2024Thunderstorm WindJaynes-Mesonet station UP550 on I-10 at Ruthrauff recorded a wind gust of 62 mph.
July 2023Flash FloodJaynes-Heavy rain of 1-1.5 in less than 1 hour caused Roger Wash to flow rapidly across Silverbell Rd. between West Hills of Gold and Sweetwater Drives.
July 2017Flash FloodJaynes-Flash flooding caused Silverbell Road near Sweetwater Drive to become impassable.
August 2013FloodJaynes-Heavy rain filled many normally dry washes in parts of northwest Tucson. Orange Grove Road had 2 feet of water flowing across it near Interstate 10.
August 2011Flash FloodJaynes-Heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches resulted in flash flooding and several road closures across the Marana area. Flooding washes and ditches resulted in the closure of Cortaro Road from Thornydale Road to Interstate 10. Several additional neighborhood roads were flooded.
July 2010Flash FloodJaynes-Sweetwater wash flooded which covered Camino Del Cerro Rd. Silverbell Road also flooded.
June 2008Flash FloodJaynes-Washes were running across Silverbell road near Sunset Road.
June 2016HailJaynes-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Pima County

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 PlaceDistance Sheets
Flowing Wells1.0 miles20
Gardner Estates1.4 miles20
Orange Grove Estates1.9 miles20
Stockham1.9 miles20
Silent Wheels Ranchomes2.1 miles20
Casas Adobes2.6 miles26
Kino3.2 miles20
Amphitheater3.4 miles26

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.

Wikidata item Q122593822The 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 6378. 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.