Wildfire — Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, Arizona

2014-02-19 · Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, Arizona

Event narrative

A rancher was burning weeds and the fire escaped due to windy and abnormally dry conditions. The fire grew to 100 acres and threatened several homes. The Prescott Airport just 20 miles away had only received 0.02 inches of rain in the prior 7 weeks. Average amount for this time period is over 2.50 inches.

Wider weather episode

A wildfire burned 100 acres and threatened several homes near Paulden. Dry and windy conditions helped fan the flames.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 497145. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.