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.
Topographic sheets covering this place
12 surveys from 20 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.
- 1934 USGS Tucson Mountains quadrangle1:125000
- 1947 USGS Cortaro quadrangle1:62500
- 1956 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1957 USGS Cortaro quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1962 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:250000
- 1968 USGS Jaynes quadrangle1:24000, 4 printings
- 1992 USGS Jaynes quadrangle1:24000
- 1994 USGS Silver Bell Mountains quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
- 1996 USGS Jaynes quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
733 since 1993Regional 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/undetermined | 676 |
| Natural | 28 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 17 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 5 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 3 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
| Other causes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Northwest Fire Rescue District | NOT NAMED |
| 8 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Northwest Fire Rescue District | NOT NAMED |
| 7 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | not named |
| 7 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | not named |
| 7 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Tucson Fire Department | 1862036 |
| 6 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | not named |
| 6 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Tucson Fire Department | NOT NAMED |
| 6 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Tucson Fire Department | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
9 within 5 milesRegional 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 | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonanza Park | Silver, Lead, Copper | Unknown | ||
| Lazy C Quarries | Stone, Dimension | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Geothermal | Occurrence | ||
| Unnamed Prospect 40-12 | Copper | Occurrence | Malachite | |
| Action Sand & Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Ina Road & I-10 Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Oro Rock & Sand | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Plant 26 | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Sand & Gravel Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Storms near this place
30 since 2008Regional 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.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | 2 hurt, $600,000 | A 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 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | $50,000 | A 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 2025 | Flash Flood | Jaynes | $30,000 | Swift water rescue Camino De La Tierra and River Road near Rillito River with no injuries reported. |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | $30,000 | Thunderstorm winds damaged or uprooted 35 shallow-rooted trees at Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | $30,000 | Thunderstorm 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 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | $25,000 | Thunderstorm 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 2015 | Dust Devil | Jaynes | $25,000 | A 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 2012 | Flash Flood | Jaynes | $20,000 | Heavy 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 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | $11,000 | Damaging 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 2021 | Lightning | Jaynes | $10,000 | Lightning 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 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed power poles along Silverbell Road north of Sunset Rd in northwest Tucson. Downed power lines started a brush fire. |
| July 2019 | Flash Flood | Jaynes | $5,000 | Multiple 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 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | $5,000 | Severe 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 2025 | Flash Flood | Jaynes | $4,000 | Heavy 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 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | $2,000 | Thunderstorm 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 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | $2,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed power poles and lines down near W. El Camino del Cerro and N. Tortolita Rd. Approximately 1400 customers lost power. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | $2,000 | NWS employee reported two trees uprooted near Starr Pass. Around the same time, broadcast media reported trees down at Silverbell Rd and Grant Rd. |
| August 2015 | Lightning | Jaynes | $1,000 | A 45-year old tree was struck by lightning. It landed in a woman's backyard when it fell, and no other damage occurred. |
| July 2011 | Flash Flood | Jaynes | $1,000 | Widespread 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 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | $1,000 | Thunderstorms 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 2015 | Lightning | Jaynes | $500 | A lightning strike shattered a 30-ft tree in the Orange Grove Estates complex. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | - | Reports of fence damaged along with numerous large tree branches. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jaynes | - | Mesonet station UP550 on I-10 at Ruthrauff recorded a wind gust of 62 mph. |
| July 2023 | Flash Flood | Jaynes | - | 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 2017 | Flash Flood | Jaynes | - | Flash flooding caused Silverbell Road near Sweetwater Drive to become impassable. |
| August 2013 | Flood | Jaynes | - | 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 2011 | Flash Flood | Jaynes | - | 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 2010 | Flash Flood | Jaynes | - | Sweetwater wash flooded which covered Camino Del Cerro Rd. Silverbell Road also flooded. |
| June 2008 | Flash Flood | Jaynes | - | Washes were running across Silverbell road near Sunset Road. |
| June 2016 | Hail | Jaynes | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowing Wells | 1.0 miles | 20 | |
| Gardner Estates | 1.4 miles | 20 | |
| Orange Grove Estates | 1.9 miles | 20 | |
| Stockham | 1.9 miles | 20 | |
| Silent Wheels Ranchomes | 2.1 miles | 20 | |
| Casas Adobes | 2.6 miles | 26 | |
| Kino | 3.2 miles | 20 | |
| Amphitheater | 3.4 miles | 26 |
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 Q122593822 | 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 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.











