Black Mesa Area storm history
Storm events recorded in Black Mesa Area, Arizona between 1950 and 2025.
42
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$9.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The Museum Fire started about 4 miles north of Flagstaff on Sunday July 21 at around 1115 AM. The fire grew to 1,962 acres in the Dry Lake Hills area. The burn severity was 12% High, 28% moderate, 48%, and 12% very low. Much of this area drains into the Spruce Wash which runs int…
High Wind High Wind
The AWOS station KJTC at Springerville Airport reported a peak wind gust of 66 MPH at 815 AM. The sustained wind was above 40 MPH frequently between 755 AM and 135 PM. The wind gusted to 58 MPH or higher at times between 755 AM and 115 PM MST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Black Mesa Chapter House received 12 inches of snow. Inscription Chapter House received 10 inches of new snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the Mogollon Rim. Some snowfall totals include (in inches): Kachina Village 13, Flagstaff 7-15, Bellemont 11, and the Williams area 8 to 11.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Forest Lakes Chapter House reported 8 inches of new snow. Shonto Chapter House reported 7 inches of new snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Three storms hit northern Arizona impacting the Navajo Nation over 4 days. At the end, Black Mesa had 20 to 30 inches of new snow. Jeddito received 16 to 18 inches of snow.
Avalanche Avalanche
The Window Rock Airport reported a peak wind gust of 62 MPH at 109 PM MST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County as strong upslope developed on the back side of a departing low pressure area. Some totals include (in inches): Lyman Lake State Park 14, Vernon 12-14, and Concho 11.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Mangum Fire (pronounced Mang-Um) was ignited on the afternoon of June 8th, 2020 approximately 7 miles SW of Jacob Lake, AZ. As of 6/29/20, the cause is still under investigation. In the period from the start of the fire through the end of June, the area experienced a prolonge…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Eight inches of snow fell at Navajo National Monument at about 7000 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Black Mesa received 8 inches of snow by 11 AM on February 21. Storm total in Forest Lake was 10 inches at 7,200 feet. Blue Gap had a foot of new snow.
High Wind High Wind
The Window Rock Airport had a peak wind gust of 59 MPH at 1251 PM MST.
High Wind High Wind
The wind sensor in Kykotsmovi Village reported a peak wind gust of 63 MPH at 1213 PM.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A trained spotter in the community of Steamboat (6400 feet elevation) reported 18-20 inches of snow in 24 hours. Eleven inches of snow fell in the community of Black Mesa. Fourteen inches of new snow fell in Jeddito at around 6,400 feet. Six inches of snow fell in Shonto.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Navajo National Monument reported 9.0 inches of snow at about 7,200 feet elevation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Six inches of new snow was reported in Steamboat.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Twelve inches of snow fell in Tsaile by midnight on February 27. It was falling at the rate of 3 inches an hour at times.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Ten inches of snow fell 6 miles northeast of Cow Springs. 16-17 inches of snow fell along Highway 160 near Shonto (Milepost 370).
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Local police reported 1/4 mile visibility in fog in the community of Rough Rock.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Six inches of snow fell in the community of Pion.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Police in Kykotsmovi reported blowing dust with visibility down to 1/8 of a mile at times.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Blowing dust reduced the visibility down to less than 1/4 mile at times.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Navajo National Monument reached a high of 91 which broke the record high of 90 for the day last set in 1996.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Canyon Fire was reported in Jacks Canyon about 30 miles southwest of Winslow just after 700 AM on June 29. The fire was contained at 6935 acres on July 5.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Dinnebito Wash Fire was reported on June 16 about 15 miles south of Kayenta. It was contained by the end of the day on June 20.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Strong winds caused blowing dust and sand that reduced the visibility down to 1/2 mile at times along Highway 160 in Cow Springs. The wind speed was 50 MPH.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
A spotter in Kykotsmovi Village reported visibility down to 10 feet at times in blowing dust. Blowing dust in Pinon dropped the visibility down to 200 yards at times.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts to 65 MPH were estimated across the area using ASOSs in adjoining zones.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to 36 inches of snow fell across the higher elevations of Black Mesa.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Ten inches of snow fell in Keams Canyon.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts at Window Rock and Winslow were used to estimate high wind gusts over the Black Mesa.
High Wind High Wind
The Hopi RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 61 MPH.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow temporarily stranded some people before the roads were cleared. Twenty inches of snow fell in Forest Lakes.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Five to six inches of snow fell. Highway 264 was icy.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Twelve inches of snow fell in the Chuska Mountains near Ft Defiance above 7000 feet and four inches of snow fell below 7000 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Navajo National Monument received 11 inches of snow and Rough Rock received 4 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
As much as 13 inches of snow fell near Navajo National Monument.
High Wind High Wind
A spotter reported wind gusts to 70 MPH. Blowing dust caused the visibility to drop to between 3 and 4 miles. Broken trees were also reported.
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |