Western Wildfires

Losses, 2024 dollars

$3.3 billion

Losses at the time

$3.1 billion

Deaths

17

The losses and deaths are NCEI’s, counting everything the disaster did. The episodes below are only what the Weather Service filed in its Storm Events record, which counts damage differently and often not at all, so the two never add up and are shown apart.

• Wildfire in Texas, March 31, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle. A wildfire developed in Gray County and continued through Aril 1st.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 1 to 5, 2022$500,000 · 4 eventsDry air and unusually warm temperatures produced extremely low relative humidity for several days at the end of March and beginning of April. These dry conditions combined with breezy winds to produce critical fire weather conditions.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 1 to 3, 20222 eventsThe Borrega Wildfire started over western Kleberg County in the King Ranch southwest of Kingsville on March 30th. The Borrega fire in Kleberg County spread rapidly through the evening hours on March 30th and morning hours of the 31st.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 1 to 2, 20221 eventThe Canadian River Bottom Fire started on March 29th and continued through April 2nd. It started between the towns of Canadian and Miami off of highway 60. Canadian Volunteer Fire Department were first resources on scene.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, April 1, 2022$5,000 · 1 eventThe ongoing Washita River Fire (started on 3/29) experienced additional (small growth) that resulted in one lost structure.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 1 to 3, 20221 eventThe Borrega Wildfire, which burned over 51 thousand acres mainly on the Santa Gertrudis Division of the King Ranch on March 30th, continued to burn into April across a small portion of northeast Brooks County.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 1 to 2, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle. A wildfire developed in Wheeler County and continued through April 2nd before it was contained.
• Wildfire in South Carolina, April 1, 20221 eventAn extended period of below normal rainfall led to a period of moderate drought and dry fuel conditions favorable for wild fires across Southeast South Carolina.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 2, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 2 to 4, 20222 eventsConditions were very favorable for wildfire spread again on April 2nd. Light to moderate east to southeast winds combined with cured ground fuels from several freezes in January and February and developing drought conditions allowed for rapid wildfire growth.
• Wildfire and High Wind in New Mexico, April 5 to 30, 2022$10 million · 56 kt wind · 5 eventsA closed upper-level low pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska moved inland into the Pacific Northwest and tracked eastward over the northern Rockies on April 5, 2022.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, April 5 to 11, 20221 eventA strong cold front moved in from the north on the 5th bringing with it some windy conditions. Prolonged drought conditions combined with low relative humidity and these winds lead to a wildfire that consumed 24,542 acres over the span of 6 Days.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 5 to 6, 20221 eventOn the evening of the 5th a strong cold front passed through the combined Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles bring northerly winds in the 30-35 mph range.
• Wildfire and Dust Storm in Colorado, April 6, 2022$7,000 · 61 kt wind · 6 eventsDuring the day a strong upper level disturbance centered over the upper Midwest caused wind gusts up to 70 MPH to occur over East Central Colorado. The highest wind gust occurred in Cheyenne County.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 6, 20221 eventOn the 6th of April a strong upper level storm system brought breezy to windy north winds behind a cold front the evening before. Winds continued to be around 20 to 30 mph through the day on the 6th, with relative humidity values falling into the low teens.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Nebraska, April 7 to 12, 20221 death · 2 injured · 59 kt wind · 26 eventsThis Thursday marked the second straight day of intense north-northwest winds across South Central Nebraska, but overall a bit worse than the previous day, as most of the daylight hours featured relentless sustained speeds commonly 30-45 MPH and frequent gusts 50-60 MPH (with…
• Wildfire in Texas, April 7, 20221 eventConditions were favorable for wildfire spread due to very low relative humidity and breezy north winds at 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. The strong, gusty winds combined with cured ground fuels allowed for rapid wildfire growth.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, April 7, 20222 eventsThe North Canadian Fire burned roughly 1,364 acres, triggering evacuations at Fort Supply.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, April 7, 20221 eventA very strong upper level low pressure system continued to move across the Northern Plains and the Midwest. This system continued to influence the combined Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles as the upper level jet dipped south over the Great Plains.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 7 to 9, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 9 to 22, 20222 eventsDry air and unusually warm temperatures produced extremely low relative humidity for several days. These dry conditions combined with breezy winds to produce critical fire weather conditions.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, April 10 to 11, 20222 eventsUnseasonably warm temperatures, strong south to southwest wind gusts, and low humidity combined with dormant, dry fine fuels to promote conditions that supported the rapid spread of wildfire across eastern Oklahoma during mid April.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Colorado, April 10, 20223 injured · 74 kt wind · 7 eventsStrong winds from 58 to 74 mph developed over northeast plains of Colorado during the afternoon. Grassfires developed over Morgan County, one northwest of Wiggins and another just south of Fort Morgan. The fire near Wiggins burned at total of 40 acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 10, 20221 eventThe Kid Rock wildfire burned 400 acres near Skidmore during the afternoon.
• Wildfire and High Wind in New Mexico, April 11 to 30, 20222 deaths · 1 injured · $17 million · 70 kt wind · 27 eventsAs a storm system tracked to the north of New Mexico on April 11-12, 2022, it steered a potent polar jet over the state.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, April 12, 20221 eventThe Berlin Road Fire burned roughly 3,776 acres. 1 injury was reported.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 12 to 13, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 13, 20221 eventA powerful upper level storm system which brought isolated high wind gusts to the area on the 12th departed the area on the 13th but still was able to bring strong but non-severe winds on the 13th.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, April 17 to 30, 20221 eventAs exceptionally dry conditions persisted across northern and central New Mexico and most days during the month of April featured breezy to windy conditions, the stage was set for the rapid development of any fires that formed.
• Wildfire in Arizona, April 17 to 30, 2022$20 million · 1 eventThe Tunnel Fire started Sunday on April 17 around 4:22 PM about 14 miles northeast of Flagstaff within the Schultz Fire scar (2010). The fire burned through 19,088 acres of timber with understory (abundant brush or small trees) and cured grass.
• Wildfire in Arizona, April 18 to 30, 20221 eventThe Crooks Fire started on April 18 about 11 miles south of Prescott. The fire burned through around 9,400 acres in timber, chaparral, and brush.
• Wildfire and High Wind in New Mexico, April 19 to 30, 2022$25 million · 56 kt wind · 5 eventsAs a surface high pressure developed to the east of New Mexico, it established easterly to southeasterly return flow across eastern New Mexico.
• Wildfire in Arizona, April 20 to 22, 2022$25,000 · 1 eventThe human caused Camino Fire started on April 20 near Sunizona in Cochise County as the result of a vehicle dragging tow chains along a roadway. The wildfire was driven by wind gusts to 45 mph at times and 750 acres were quickly burned before forward progression was stopped.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 20, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 21, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire and Dust Storm in Nebraska, April 22 to 29, 20221 death · 5 injured · 71 kt wind · 8 eventsA significant weather system impacted the High Plains throughout the day on April 22nd and into the early morning hours of April 23rd.
• Wildfire and Dust Storm in New Mexico, April 22 to 30, 2022$11 million · 81 kt wind · 51 eventsAs a very strong low pressure system tracked into California on April 22, 2022, it steered an incredibly potent upper-level jet across New Mexico. Winds at 250mb within this jet reached 90 to 100 knots while at 700mb, these westerly winds strengthened to 50 to 60 knots.
• Wildfire and Dust Storm in Colorado, April 22, 2022$33,000 · 78 kt wind · 6 eventsA significant weather system impacted the High Plains throughout the day on April 22nd and into the early morning hours of April 23rd.
• Wildfire and Hail in Nebraska, April 22 to 29, 20221.75 in hail · 39 eventsA strong mid-upper level trough axis made its way through the Rockies on Friday the 22nd, with a more organized circulation deepening Friday night into early Saturday morning the 23rd as it tracked into the central and northern High Plains.
• Wildfire and High Wind in South Dakota, April 23, 2022$79,000 · 63 kt wind · 23 eventsStrong low pressure developed across central South Dakota on Saturday, which moved slowly toward northern Minnesota by Sunday morning.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Iowa, April 23, 202259 kt wind · 12 eventsStrong low pressure developed across central South Dakota on Saturday, which moved slowly toward northern Minnesota by Sunday morning.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Nebraska, April 23, 20221 injured · 59 kt wind · 3 eventsStrong low pressure developed across central South Dakota on Saturday, which moved slowly toward northern Minnesota by Sunday morning.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Minnesota, April 23, 202257 kt wind · 8 eventsStrong low pressure developed across central South Dakota on Saturday, which moved slowly toward northern Minnesota by Sunday morning.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 23 to 25, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 27, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire in Texas, April 29, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, April 29, 2022$5,000 · 1 eventThe Delong Hill Fire burned roughly 876 acres. A fire engine was burned over but no injuries were reported.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, May 1 to 13, 202210 injured · $11 million · 1 eventThe Cooks Peak Fire started north of Ocate on April 17, 2022. The wildfire continued to burn during the month of May, but fortunately, firefighters were able to fully contain the Cooks Peak Fire on May 13, 2022.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, May 1 to 31, 20223 injured · $100 million · 1 eventThe Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire, which were originally two separate wildfires that combined during the month of April 2022, continued to devastate the area during the month of May.
• Wildfire in Arizona, May 1 to 31, 20221 eventThe Crooks Fire started on April 18 and burned a total of 9,402 acers by the end of June.
• Wildfire in Arizona, May 1 to 31, 20221 eventThe Tunnel Fire started Sunday on April 17 around 4:22 PM about 14 miles northeast of Flagstaff within the Schultz Fire scar (2010). The fire burned through 19,088 acres of timber with understory (abundant brush or small trees) and cured grass.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, May 1 to 2, 20221 eventDuring a high wind event on April 12, 2022, a downed power line 4.3 miles southwest of Nogal sparked the Nogal Canyon Fire. This wildfire spread quickly under high winds and destroyed six homes and eight outbuildings.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, May 1 to 9, 20221 eventThe McBride Fire started within the Village of Ruidoso on April 12, 2022, and quickly spread to over 6,000 acres. This fire was devastating to the area as it burned over 200 structures and was responsible for two fatalities.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, May 1 to 31, 20221 eventThe Cerro Pealdo Fire started in April 2022 and continued to burn throughout the month of May. Thanks to a persistent windy pattern the fire quickly surpassed 40,000 acres and forced the closure of the Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
• Wildfire in Arizona, May 7 to 15, 20222 eventsThe human caused San Rafael Fire started on May 7 near the International Border in Santa Cruz County.
• Wildfire in Texas, May 9, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Michigan, May 9, 2022$303,000 · 55 kt wind · 8 eventsA potent low pressure system lifting north through Ontario brought a strong low-level jet max across Upper Michigan resulting in widespread damaging winds and sporadic power outages over much of west and central Upper Michigan on the 9th.
• Wildfire in California, May 10, 20221 eventA vegetation fire ignited on May 10th near the Romeo 3 training area at Camp Pendleton, burning around 660 acres. No personnel or structures were threatened.
• Wildfire in California, May 11 to 17, 2022$60 million · 1 eventThe Coastal Fire began on May 11th, with the cause currently unknown. Up to 20 homes were destroyed as the fire burned into Laguna Niguel, each of which were valued between $2-5 million. Evacuation orders and care shelters were set up, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, May 13 to 31, 20221 eventThe Black Fire started the evening of May 13th north of Mimbres and by the end of the month would already be the 2nd largest wildfire in New Mexico history.
• Wildfire in New Hampshire, May 14 to 20, 20221 eventThe month of May was warmer and drier than normal in Central and Northern New Hampshire.
• Wildfire in Texas, May 16, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire in Texas, May 17 to 22, 20221 eventThe Coconut Fire grew to be rather large and intense, burning roughly 28,500 acres over a several day period. At its most intense, fire vortexes were observed both visually and on radar, with pyrocumulus also observed. One firefighter was injured while battling the blaze.
• Wildfire in Colorado, May 17 to 31, 20221 eventA wildfire began from unknown causes 7 miles north of Pagosa Springs.
• Wildfire in Texas, May 17 to 31, 20221 eventThe combination of extreme drought conditions and windy conditions along with hot temperatures and low relative humidity resulted in a significant wildfire across Taylor County, about 7 miles southwest of Abilene which lasted for several days.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, May 19, 20221 eventThe Hog Farm Fire burned roughly 842 acres during the afternoon and evening of the 19th. No injuries or damage was reported.
• Wildfire in Colorado, May 19 to 23, 20221 eventA wildfire started 14 miles south of Montrose.
• Wildfire in Alaska, May 20 to 22, 20221 eventA strong upper level ridge of high pressure developed over much of Southcentral Alaska for May 20-22nd resulting in hot, dry, and windy conditions.
• Wildfire in California, May 20, 20221 eventAn inside slider type low pressure system moving through the Great Basin brought gusty northerly winds up to 50 mph in the hills and very low relative humidity to interior parts of the SF Bay Area Thursday night into Friday afternoon.
• Wildfire in Arizona, May 23 to 25, 20222 eventsThe human caused Elgin Bridge Fire started May 23 near Elgin in Santa Cruz County. The wildfire was driven by wind gusts to 35 mph at times and spread east quickly into the Mustang Mountains, encompassing 2,000 acres by the next day.
• Wildfire in Colorado, May 24 to 31, 20221 eventA wildfire began from unknown causes 2 miles west of Durango.
• Wildfire in Alaska, May 26 to 28, 20221 eventA very strong upper level ridge set up over the southern Alaska Mainland resulting in hot, dry, and windy conditions for the May 26th-27th time period.
• Wildfire in Texas, May 28 to 29, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire in Texas, May 28 to 29, 20221 eventProlonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.
• Wildfire in Alaska, May 30 to 31, 20221 eventAnother strong ridge of high pressure set up over Southcentral for May 30th and 31st resulting in another period of hot, dry, and windy conditions across Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 1 to 6, 20221 eventA wildfire began from unknown causes 7 miles north of Pagosa Springs.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 1 to 2, 20221 eventA wildfire began from unknown causes 2 miles west of Durango.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 1 to 27, 20221 eventThe Crooks Fire burned 9,402 acres in the mountains south of Prescott by June 27.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 1 to 30, 20221 eventThe Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire, which were originally two separate wildfires that combined during the month of April 2022, continued to devastate the area during the month of June.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 1 to 15, 20221 eventThe Cerro Pealdo Fire started in April 2022 and was finally contained by mid-June. The wildfire burned 45,605 acres in the Santa Fe National Forest.
• Debris Flow in Washington, June 1, 20221 eventA slow moving heavy rain band dropped a significant amount of rain on the area. It led to a debris flow.
• Wildfire in Alaska, June 3 to 4, 20221 eventAn upper level ridge built into Southcentral on June 3-4th. Some weak upper level shortwaves moved through the overall flow aloft helping to create the lift needed to support thunderstorm development.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 7 to 21, 20221 eventDry and breezy conditions led to elevated fire weather conditions which helped spread a wildfire in Blanco County.
• Wildfire and Heat in California, June 9 to 19, 20223 injured · 8 eventsMultiple days of excessive heat occurred across inland areas for several days June 9-13. Multiple wildfires were reported during this time frame, including fires near Wrightwood, Oceanside and along the US-Mexico border.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 9 to 16, 2022$250,000 · 1 eventThe Cerro Bandera fire began on private land within the El Malpais National Monument near Highway 53 in Cibola County. Dry and windy conditions allowed the fire to spread quickly. Four structures, including one home, were lost during the fire.
• Wildfire in Alaska, June 9 to 10, 20225 eventsAn upper level ridge built over Southwest Alaska June 8th and remained over the area through the 10th. At the surface, a relatively tight pressure gradient to some gusty winds in combination with the hot and dry conditions.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 10 to 18, 20221 eventThe lightning caused Fish Fire started on June 10 on the Mogollon Rim in northern Greenlee County. The fire grew to 3704 acres in mixed conifer, dead and downed trees, and standing snags within the 2011 Wallow Fire burn scar through June 18.
• Debris Flow and Flood in Oregon, June 11 to 12, 20222 eventsHeavy rains from an atmospheric river caused minor flooding and debris flow.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 11 to 24, 2022$500,000 · 2 eventsThe lightning caused Contreras Fire started on June 11 in the Baboquivari Mountains on Tohono O'odham tribal lands within Pima County. Gusty winds helped the fire grow rapidly in dry fuels and rugged terrain.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 12 to 30, 20222 eventsThe Pipleline Fire was human caused and detected around 1015 AM on June 12, 2022 about 6 miles north of Flagstaff. It burned through 26,532 acres by the end of July.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 12 to 22, 20221 eventThe Tonto Canyon Fire resulted from the combination of three fire starts near Manzanita Mountain in southwest Santa Cruz on June 12. The fire quickly grew to more than 4000 acres driven by wind gusts to 30 mph in dry fuels.
• Debris Flow in California, June 12, 20221 eventUpper level troughing brought seasonably wet weather with thunderstorms to interior Northern California.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 14 to 25, 20221 eventThe lightning caused Raspberry Fire started on June 14 in the Chiricahua Mountains in Cochise County. Thunderstorm wind gusts of 30 mph helped the fire to quickly grow in mountainous terrain to more than 400 acres.
• Wildfire and Damaging Winds in New Mexico, June 16 to 21, 2022$150,000 · 64 kt wind · 5 eventsAs an area of high pressure centered itself to the east of New Mexico, this aided in the development of a monsoon moisture plume across Arizona and western New Mexico on June 16, 2022.
• Wildfire in New Jersey, June 19 to 21, 20221 eventA New Jersey Forest Fire Service spotter tower detected a wildfire in a remote section of the Wharton State Forest in Mullica Twp, NJ late in the morning on June 19.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 22 to 23, 20221 eventWildfire spread across southeastern La Salle County burning around 370 acres.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, June 24, 20221 eventThe Finley Fire burned 3072 acres outside of the town of Buffalo on the 24th. No injuries were reported with the fire, but one structure was damaged.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 24 to 30, 20222 eventsDry and breezy conditions led to elevated fire weather conditions which helped spread wildfires in Blanco and Kerr Counties.
• Debris Flow and Dust Storm in Arizona, June 26, 2022$2,000 · 2 eventsThunderstorms moved southwest across southeast Arizona. Thunderstorm winds produced a wall of dust along I-10 in Pinal County. Other storms produced heavy rain and flash flooding in the Baboquivari Mountains.
• Wildfire in Alaska, June 26, 20221 eventAn upper level ridge of high pressure built over interior Southwest Alaska for June 26th. At the surface was a decent pressure gradient resulting in windy conditions in combination with hot and dry conditions.
• Wildfire in California, June 28 to 30, 20221 eventThe Rices Fire began when weather conditions were dry with relative humidity values around 13% and temperatures in the lower 90s. Southwest winds generally 5 to 8 mph with gusts up to 15 mph were observed with nearby ridge top gusts up to 20 mph.
• Wildfire in Alaska, June 28 to 30, 20221 eventAn upper level ridge set up over much of Southwest Alaska during this time frame. At the surface, a relatively tight pressure gradient resulted in gusty winds along with the hot and dry conditions.
• Debris Flow and Dust Storm in Arizona, June 29, 2022$13,000 · 4 eventsThunderstorms moved northwest across southeast Arizona. Thunderstorm winds produced a wall of dust and downed power lines northwest of Tucson while heavy rain caused flash flooding in the Baboquivari Mountains.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 1 to 6, 20223 eventsMonths of drought conditions and unusually hot temperatures made for ideal conditions for rapid fire growth across South Central Texas.
• Wildfire in Arizona, July 1 to 31, 20222 eventsThe Pipleline Fire was human caused and detected around 1015 AM on June 12, 2022 about 6 miles north of Flagstaff. It burned through 26,532 acres by the end of July.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, July 1 to 31, 20221 eventThe Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire, which were originally two separate wildfires that combined during the month of April 2022, continued during the month of July.
• Wildfire in California, July 1 to 11, 20221 eventThe Rices Fire began when weather conditions were dry with relative humidity values around 13% and temperatures in the lower 90s. Southwest winds generally 5 to 8 mph with gusts up to 15 mph were observed with nearby ridge top gusts up to 20 mph.
• Wildfire in Michigan, July 2 to 5, 20221 eventThe Creighton Swamp Fire burned 203 acres over a four-day period in a swamp north of M-28 in northern Schoolcraft. The fire burned in a remote area which was difficult to access, east of County Road 454. A lightning strike most likely caused the fire.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 3 to 5, 20221 eventStrong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle on July 3rd.
• Wildfire in California, July 4 to 28, 20221 eventThe Electra Fire began when weather conditions were moderately dry with relative humidity values around 47-49% and temperatures in the upper 70s. West winds 6 to 12 mph with gusts 15 to 20 mph were observed.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, July 5, 2022$500 · 1 eventAmple monsoon moisture paired with the aided support aloft from a passing shortwave resulted in scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across western Colorado. Some storms produced heavy rain which led to a localized debris flow in Mesa County.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 6 to 14, 20222 eventsConditions were favorable for wildfire spread in the days following the July 4th holiday thanks to hot temperatures, low relative humidity and breezy conditions behind the sea breeze each afternoon.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 6 to 13, 20222 eventsMonths of drought conditions and unusually hot temperatures made for ideal conditions for rapid fire growth across South Central Texas.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, July 6, 2022$1,000 · 1 eventAmple monsoon moisture paired with the aided support aloft from a passing shortwave resulted in scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across western Colorado. Some storms produced heavy rain which led to a localized debris flow in San Miguel County.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 6 to 16, 20221 eventOngoing drought conditions, continued drying fuels, and very hot temperatures contributed to a few grass and wildfires in the early part of the month. A large fire occurred in Bosque County near Walnut Springs, but no structures were lost.
• Wildfire and Heat in California, July 10 to 13, 20222 eventsExcessive heat occurred across the lower deserts from July 10-12. The Harbison Wildfire was sparked in eastern San Diego County July 12-13.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 12 to 13, 20221 eventStrong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle on July 12th.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 12 to 14, 20221 eventA lightning caused wildfire burned around 280 acres 8 miles south of Malta. It began on July 12th and was controlled on July 14th. No structures were threatened or damaged.
• Wildfire in Nebraska, July 13 to 27, 20221 eventOn the afternoon of July 13th, a wildfire occurred in the far southwestern portion of Nebraska in northern Red Willow. This wildfire was reported to have spread and burned approximately 720 acres across northern Red Willow county and a small portion of southern Frontier county.
• Debris Flow and Damaging Wind in Arizona, July 13, 20221 injured · $82,000 · 56 kt wind · 3 eventsScattered thunderstorms moved west across southeast Arizona during the afternoon and evening. One storm produced a lightning strike that caused a house fire in Sahuarita.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, July 14, 2022$100,000 · 1 eventThe 720 wildfire burned roughly 10,000 acres to the west of the town of Hitchcock on the 14th. 3 houses and 2 barns were destroyed, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 14 to 31, 20222 injured · $5,000 · 8 eventsOngoing drought conditions, continued drying fuels, and very hot temperatures contributed to several large grass and wildfires around the middle of the month.
• Wildfire in California, July 14 to 19, 20221 eventThe Peter Fire began when weather conditions were dry with relative humidity values around 7-14% and temperatures in the upper 90s. South to southeast winds generally 7 to 12 mph with gusts up to 15 mph were observed.
• Wildfire and Heat in California, July 15 to 19, 20223 eventsHot conditions across the inland valleys and the deserts impacted Southern California during the middle of July. A wildfire southeast of Otay Lake in San Diego County burned around 100 acres.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, July 15, 20221 eventThe Muddy Creek wildfire burned roughly 302 acres near Ringling, OK. No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.
• Wildfire in Montana, July 16 to 24, 20221 eventHot afternoon temperatures and yet another round of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms were expected over Southwest and portions of Central Montana. Max temperature was 94 at 2:44 PM, with RH at 23% as of 2:00 PM, and wind gusts just above 20 mph.
• Debris Flows and Flood in Colorado, July 16, 2022$2,000 · 3 eventsResidual monsoon moisture resulted in another round of showers and thunderstorms across southwest and west-central Colorado. Some storms produced heavy rain which led to localized flooding and debris flows in portions of Ouray and Pitkin counties.
• Wildfire in Michigan, July 17 to 19, 20221 eventA 46-acre wildfire burned over a three-day period approximately three-quarters of a mile south of the 12 Mile Beach Campground or just south of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 17 to 27, 20221 eventMonths of drought conditions and unusually hot temperatures made for ideal conditions for rapid fire growth across South Central Texas.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, July 17, 2022$1,000 · 1 eventResidual monsoon moisture resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms across southwest Colorado. Some storms produced heavy rain which led to localized debris flows in portions of Gunnison County.
• Wildfire in Washington, July 18 to 22, 2022$460,000 · 1 eventA thunderstorm passed South of Chelan, WA and started the Stayman wildfire. The fired burned around 1200 acres and lasted from July 18 to July 22.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, July 19, 20221 eventThe Salt Fork wildfire burned roughly 430 acres near Mangum, OK. No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 19 to 22, 20221 eventThe West Bend wildfire burned roughly 6522 acres east of Wichita Falls, with no damage reported. A portion of US-287 was closed for a time and one heat related injury was reported.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 19 to 20, 20221 eventAn 89 acre grass fire occurred near Lake Wolcott and Rupert. No known cause was found and no structures were damaged.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, July 21 to 22, 20221 eventA fire blackened more than 2000 acres of brush in the Army's Pohakuloa Training Area. No homes or other structures were threatened by the blaze. No injuries were reported. The cost of any damages was not available.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 21 to 25, 20221 eventConditions were favorable for wildfire spread with hot temperatures, low relative humidity, and breezy to gusty southeasterly winds.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 22 to 23, 20221 eventAt 8:45 PM MDT Clark County Fire Department and Camas Creek RFPA were dispatched to 4 fires. they were along the east side of northbound land and in the median at mile marker 178 on Interstate 15 just south of Spencer.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 23 to 24, 20221 eventA 265 acre wildfire began at about 1 am on July 23rd across from Century High School on the other side of South 5th Avenue. The fire spread away from teh road to the northeast overnight in the early morning hours of the 23rd. The fire was fully contained by 9 pm on July 24th.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 23 to 28, 20221 eventMonths of drought conditions and unusually hot temperatures made for ideal conditions for rapid fire growth across South Central Texas.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, July 25, 2022$2,000 · 1 eventThe 720 wildfire near Mooreland, OK burned roughly 19,072 acres, with 1 barn destroyed. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
• Wildfire in Washington, July 26, 2022$15,000 · 1 eventThe Nilles wildfire started at 6:30AM by unknown cause. It burned 500 acres before being contained around 4:30PM.
• Debris Flow in Utah, July 26, 2022$10,000 · 1 eventAbundant monsoon moisture remained over the Four Corners region. This led to another round of showers and thunderstorms across southeast Utah. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain.
• Debris Flows in Colorado, July 26, 2022$10,000 · 2 eventsAbundant monsoon moisture remained over the Four Corners region. This led to another round of showers and thunderstorms across southwest and west-central Colorado. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 26 to 27, 20221 eventConditions remained favorable for wildfire spread in late July thanks to hot temperatures, low relative humidity, and breezy to gusty southeasterly winds.
• Debris Flows in Colorado, July 27, 2022$12,000 · 2 eventsPrecipitable water values in excess of 150% of normal occurred across western Colorado as monsoon moisture continued to stream into the region. As a result, widespread showers and thunderstorms developed. Weak steering flow aloft resulted in slow moving storms.
• Debris Flows and Damaging Wind in Colorado, July 28, 2022$2,000 · 53 kt wind · 3 eventsAbundant monsoon moisture remained over the Four Corners region. This led to another round of showers and thunderstorms across southwest Colorado. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, July 28, 20221 eventThe 115 wildfire burned roughly 7,542 acres near Meers, OK on the 28th. No structures were damaged and no injuries or fatalities were reported, but roughly 85 people were evacuated in advance of the fire.
• Wildfire in California, July 28 to 31, 20221 eventThe Yeti Wildfire started off as two separate blazes, the China 2 and the Evans 2. The fires were started by lightning strikes around 11 PM PST on 07/28/22. They combined and were renamed the Yeti fire on 08/02/22.
• Wildfire in California, July 29 to 31, 20222 eventsThe McKinney Wildfire started around 1415 PDT on 07/29/22. The cause remains under investigation. Initially, it spread slowly, but winds from nearby thunderstorms caused it to spread rapidly on 07/30/22.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, July 29, 2022$500 · 1 eventAbundant monsoon moisture remained over the Four Corners region. This led to another round of showers and thunderstorms across southwest Colorado. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. Some storms produced localized debris flows in Montezuma County.
• Wildfire in Oregon, July 29 to 31, 20221 eventThe Windigo Wildfire was started by lightning around 2300 PST on 07/29/22. As of 0530 PST on 08/01/22, the fire covered 1500 acres and was 0 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 1.5 million dollars had been spend on firefighting activities.
• Debris Flows and Flood in Colorado, July 30, 2022$14,000 · 3 eventsAbundant monsoon moisture remained over the Four Corners region. This led to another round of showers and thunderstorms across western Colorado. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain.
• Wildfire in Nebraska, July 30 to 31, 2022$250,000 · 1 eventThe Carter Canyon Fire (initially named Cedar Canyon Fire) ignited on July 30th potentially from multiple lightning strikes in the area near the Wildcat Hills south of Scottsbluff.
• Wildfire in Oregon, July 31, 20221 eventThe Potter Wildfire was started by lightning and was first reported at 0900 PDT on 07/31/22. As of 0530 PST on 08/01/22, the fire covered 400 acres and was 0 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and nothing had been spend on firefighting activities.
• Debris Flow in Utah, July 31, 2022$200 · 1 eventAbundant monsoon moisture remained over the Four Corners region. This led to another round of showers and thunderstorms across southeast Utah. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 1 to 10, 20221 eventThis wildfire in Somervell County began on July 18th, 2022, and continued burning into early August.
• Wildfire in Nebraska, August 1 to 4, 2022$250,000 · 1 eventThe Carter Canyon Fire (initially named Cedar Canyon Fire) ignited on July 30th potentially from multiple lightning strikes in the area near the Wildcat Hills south of Scottsbluff.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, August 1 to 21, 20221 eventThe largest wildfire in New Mexico state history was finally contained during the month of August.
• Wildfire in California, August 1 to 31, 20224 deaths · 2 eventsThe McKinney Wildfire started around 1415 PDT on 07/29/22. The cause remains under investigation. Initially, it spread slowly, but winds from nearby thunderstorms caused it to spread rapidly on 07/30/22.
• Wildfire in California, August 1 to 12, 20221 eventThe Alex Wildfire was started by lightning on 07/31/22. The time of origin was unknown, and it was not listed in the Incident Management Situation Report until 08/03/22. As of the last entry at 0530 PDT on 08/12/22, the fire covered 151 acres and was 100 percent contained.
• Wildfire in California, August 1 to 31, 20221 eventThe Yeti Wildfire started off as two separate blazes, the China 2 and the Evans 2. The fires were started by lightning strikes around 11 PM PST on 07/28/22. They combined and were renamed the Yeti fire on 08/02/22.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 1 to 31, 20221 eventThe Potter Wildfire was started by lightning and was first reported at 0900 PDT on 07/31/22. As of 0530 PST on 09/01/22, the fire covered 629 acres and was 96 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 13.1 million dollars had been spend on firefighting activities.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 1 to 31, 20221 eventThe Windigo Wildfire was started by lightning around 2300 PST on 07/29/22. As of 0530 PST on 09/01/22, the fire covered 1007 acres and was 99 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 17.5 million dollars had been spend on firefighting activities.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 1 to 31, 20221 eventStrong upper level high pressure over the Great Basin with a trough off the northern California coast brought unstable southerly flow over the region.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 1 to 31, 20221 death · 1 eventThe Big Swamp Wildfire was started by lightning at 1630 PST on 08/01/22. As of 0530 PST on 09/01/22, the fire covered 110 acres and was 97 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 2.1 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 2 to 11, 2022$1.1 million · 3 eventsHot, dry, and breezy weather made favorable conditions for wildfire spread.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, August 2, 20221 eventHeavy rain fell across parts of Highway 17 in Conejos County causing a mudslide and debris flow to block the roadway for a few hours.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, August 2, 2022$500 · 1 eventPlenty of residual monsoon moisture remained over southwest Colorado which resulted in another day of showers and thunderstorms across the region. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. A localized debris flow occurred in Archuleta County.
• Debris Flow in Nevada, August 2, 20221 eventLocalized flooding over the Wildcat burn scar occurred when a thunderstorm moved over the scar.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 3 to 4, 20221 eventVery dry and hot conditions persisted into early August. A wildfire burned over 500 acres in southern Duval County on the 3rd and 4th.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 3 to 6, 20221 eventConditions were favorable for wildfire spread with hot temperatures, low relative humidity, and breezy to gusty southeasterly winds.
• Debris Flows and Heavy Rain in California, August 3 to 5, 2022$791,000 · 9 eventsA deep layer of monsoonal moisture pushed northwest and north into California, Sierra, and western Nevada in a southerly upper flow that marked the western margins of an area of strong high-pressure ridging into the Great Basin region.
• Wildfire in Montana, August 4 to 9, 20221 eventThe Matt Staff Road Fire started August 4th on a Red Flag Warning Day. The fire totaled 1,587 acres east of Helena.
• Wildfire and Astronomical Low Tide in Washington, August 4 to 6, 2022$1.9 million · 2 eventsFire started from farm equipment working and field and quickly spread in the dry grasses by 25 MPH winds.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 4 to 7, 20221 injured · $240,000 · 1 eventThe fire started when a combine caught fire at the intersection of Ridpath and Little Goose Dam Roads South of Hay.
• Debris Flow in Puerto Rico, August 7, 20221 eventAs a tropical wave approached the islands, moisture increased and, in combination with local effects and diurnal heating, strong showers and thunderstorms developed along northern Puerto Rico.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 7 to 15, 2022$200,000 · 1 eventFire burned about 400 acres south of Lake Somerville. At least two homes were destroyed.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, August 7, 2022$1,000 · 1 eventEnough residual moisture remained present across southwest Colorado to fuel isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. A localized debris flow occurred in La Plata County.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 8 to 11, 2022$3.1 million · 1 eventA human caused wildfire near Williams Lake, WA.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 8 to 21, 2022$1.5 million · 1 eventThe fire started 8 miles southeast of Waterville.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 9 to 11, 2022$1,000 · 1 eventThe Ross Fork wildfire was reported during the afternoon of August 9th It was a grass fire that several fire agencies assisted on. It grew to 6,400 acres and high winds caused it to jump lines. Residents were evacuated from Ross Fork Creek Road on the 11th.
• Debris Flow and Damaging Winds in Nevada, August 9 to 10, 202254 kt wind · 3 eventsHeavy rain across the areas caused localized flooding and a mudslide to occur. In other areas, thunderstorms produced gusty and erratic outflow winds.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 10, 20221 eventA 326 acre wildfire west of the Pocatello airport began on August 10th and was contained by 8 pm.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, August 10 to 17, 20221 eventA fire in and around the U.S. Army's Pohakuloa Training area on the Big Island of Hawaii reignited in August. The original blaze charred more than 2000 acres of brush in July, but the area affected grew to about 17,000 acres in August. The fire was 90% contained by August 17.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 10, 20221 eventVery dry and hot conditions continue through the early part of the month. The Sarco fire burned 515 acres in southern Goliad County on the 10th.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 11 to 31, 2022$15 million · 1 eventLightning started the Irving Peak Wildfire in the Cascades.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 11 to 31, 2022$19 million · 1 eventLightning started the White River Wildfire in the Cascades.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 11 to 20, 20221 eventHot, dry, and breezy weather made favorable conditions for wildfire spread.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 12 to 31, 2022$2.0 million · 1 eventLighting started the Thor Fire burning approximately 5 miles east of Sullivan Lake in heavy timber and steep terrain.
• Debris Flow in Nevada, August 12 to 13, 20221 eventAbundant Thunderstorms with storm motions opposite of cell synoptic flow allowed for slow-moving, training storms. This led to areas of flooding and debris flows.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, August 13, 2022$1,000 · 1 eventHigh pressure remained centered over the Southern Plains which allowed for monsoon moisture to continue to stream into western Colorado. This increase in moisture resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 14 to 31, 2022$200,000 · 1 eventThe Blackburn fire was started from suspected lightning and discovered on August 14.
• Debris Flow and Flooding in Colorado, August 14, 2022$750 · 3 eventsHigh pressure remained centered over the Southern Plains which allowed for monsoon moisture to continue to stream into western Colorado. This abundance of moisture resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, August 15 to 22, 20221 eventThe 58 Fire burned roughly 4,761 acres across portions of Caddo county to the west of Apache, OK. No injuries or major damage was reported, but minor damage was reported to a utility pole.
• Debris Flow and Flooding in Colorado, August 15, 2022$850 · 3 eventsThe plume of deepest monsoon moisture shifted over portions of western Colorado in response to a midlevel shortwave trough which tracked overhead. This resulted in an uptick in shower and thunderstorm activity. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 16 to 19, 20221 eventA brush fire began August 16th 5 miles northwest of Carey and grew to 650 acres. Farms and homes were threatened but no damages were reported. The wildfire was actively controlled on August 19th.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, August 16, 2022$250 · 1 eventDeep subtropical moisture lingered over the Four Corners region. This resulted in another round of diurnally driven showers and thunderstorms. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. Localized debris flows occurred in San Miguel County.
• Wildfire in California, August 17, 20221 eventThe Bronco Fire ignited on August 17th, and burned roughly 25 acres. It occurred very close to I-15, and actually necessitated the closure of three northbound lanes on I-15. This resulted in major traffic delays.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, August 17, 2022$500 · 1 eventDeep subtropical moisture lingered over the Four Corners region. This resulted in another round of diurnally driven showers and thunderstorms. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. A localized debris flow occurred in San Miguel County.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 17 to 31, 20221 death · 1 eventThe Rum Creek Wildfire was started by lightning around 1700 PST on 08/17/22. As of 0530 PST on 09/01/22, the fire covered 14940 acres and was 1 percent contained. 3 structures were lost, and 14.6 million dollars had been spent on firefighting activities.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 18 to 22, 2022$985,000 · 1 eventWagner Road Fire started on Thursday, August 18th by undetermined cause.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 18 to 31, 2022$100,000 · 1 eventLightning started the Bear Gulch Wildfire on August 18.
• Debris Flows in Colorado, August 19, 2022$500 · 2 eventsMonsoon moisture increased across western Colorado as a shortwave trough undercut a ridge of high pressure over the Great Basin. This led to increased shower and thunderstorm activity across the Western Slope. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 21 to 31, 2022$190,000 · 1 eventLightning started the Parks Wildfire on August 21. It was added to the NW Pasayten Complex on September 6.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 21 to 31, 2022$800,000 · 1 eventSuspected lightning started the Columbus Fire.
• Wildfire in Colorado, August 23, 2022$8,000 · 1 eventA wildfire of unknown cause burned about two acres of pasture and an old outbuilding. No injuries were reported.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 24 to 31, 20221 eventLightning started the fire on August 24. It became the Kootenai Complex on September 2.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 25 to 31, 2022$300,000 · 1 eventLightning started the Alligator Wildfire in North Ferry County on August 25.
• Wildfire in Montana, August 26 to 31, 20221 eventA large wildfire initiated in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in late August and persisted into late October. This fire affected both NWS Great Falls and NWS Missoula's areas of responsibility and will also be noted in September and October Storm Data.
• Debris Flows in Colorado, August 26, 2022$3,000 · 3 eventsMonsoon moisture increased across the Four Corners region as a shortwave disturbance lifted overhead. This led to an uptick in shower and thunderstorm activity.
• Wildfire in New York, August 27 to 31, 20221 eventA lightning strike sparked a wildfire at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve on August 27, 2022.
• Debris Flow and High Wind in Colorado, August 28, 2022$250 · 50 kt wind · 2 eventsA quick moving shortwave trough acted on residual monsoon moisture to fuel showers and thunderstorms over western Colorado. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain with a localized debris flow occurring in La Plata County.
• Wildfire in Kansas, August 31, 20221 eventDuring the afternoon an ATV started a fire 20 miles south of Quinter near the Smokey Hill River. The fire burned 700 acres. Four different fire departments worked to extinguish the fire. No buildings were damaged.
• Wildfire in California, August 31, 20221 eventThe Border 32 Wildfire started on August 31. Total acres burned reached 4,456 acres and 10 structures were destroyed.
• Wildfire in Colorado, August 31, 20221 eventA lightning strike ignited a wildfire 10 miles south of Whitewater.
• Wildfire in Colorado, August 31, 2022$2,000 · 1 eventA wildfire began from unknown causes 8 miles south-southeast of Elk Springs.
• Wildfire in New York, September 1 to 4, 20221 eventA lightning strike sparked a wildfire at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve on August 27, 2022.
• Wildfire in Montana, September 1 to 30, 20221 eventA large wildfire initiated in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in late August and persisted into late October. This fire affected both NWS Great Falls and NWS Missoula's areas of responsibility and will also be noted in September and October Storm Data.
• Wildfire in Colorado, September 1 to 30, 20221 eventA lightning strike ignited a wildfire 10 miles south of Whitewater.
• Wildfire in Colorado, September 1, 20221 eventA wildfire began from unknown causes 8 miles south-southeast of Elk Springs.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 30, 2022$100,000 · 1 eventThe Ross Fark wildfire began in Camas County August 14th and spread into Blaine and Custer Counties in late August into early September. It was timber litter, timber and short grass that fueled the fire.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 9, 20221 eventThe Sawtell Peak Fire began August 31st but was contained on September 9th and burned only 37 acres but 66 personnel were assigned to the fire and strong winds threatened Island Park but it was contained with no damages.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 1 to 30, 2022$34 million · 1 eventLightning started the Irving Peak and White River Fires in the Cascades. Their proximity to each other allowed them to be combined into one incident.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 30, 2022$800,000 · 1 eventSuspected lightning started the Columbus Fire.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 30, 2022$200,000 · 1 eventThe Blackburn fire was started from suspected lightning and discovered on August 14.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 1 to 29, 2022$190,000 · 1 eventLightning started the Parks Wildfire on August 21. It was added to the NW Pasayten Complex on September 6.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 30, 2022$100,000 · 1 eventLightning started the Bear Gulch Wildfire on August 18.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 7, 20222 eventsThe McKinney Wildfire started around 1415 PDT on 07/29/22. The cause remains under investigation. Initially, it spread slowly, but winds from nearby thunderstorms caused it to spread rapidly on 07/30/22.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 5, 20221 eventThe Border 32 Wildfire started on August 31, and continued burning until it was completely contained on September 5th. Total acres burned reached 4,456 acres and 10 structures were destroyed.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 2, 20221 eventThe Yeti Wildfire started off as two separate blazes, the China 2 and the Evans 2. The fires were started by lightning strikes around 11 PM PST on 07/28/22. They combined and were renamed the Yeti fire on 08/02/22.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 1 to 5, 20221 eventThe Windigo Wildfire was started by lightning around 2300 PST on 07/29/22. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/05/22, the fire covered 1007 acres and was 100 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 18.8 million dollars had been spend on firefighting activities.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 1 to 5, 20221 eventThe Big Swamp Wildfire was started by lightning at 1630 PST on 08/01/22. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/05/22, the fire covered 110 acres and was 100 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 2.3 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 1 to 15, 20221 eventThe Potter Wildfire was started by lightning and was first reported at 0900 PDT on 07/31/22. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/15/22, the fire covered 632 acres and was 99 percent contained.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 1 to 30, 20221 eventThe Cedar Creek Fire, started August 1st, 2022, continued to burn through the month, growing to approximately 120,700 acres by the end of the month.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 1 to 30, 20221 eventThe Rum Creek Wildfire was started by lightning around 1700 PST on 08/17/22. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/30/22, the fire covered 21347 acres and was 100 percent contained. 8 structures were lost, and 55.2 million dollars had been spent on firefighting activities.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 30, 20221 eventLightning started the fire on August 24. It became the Kootenai Complex on September 2.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 30, 2022$75,000 · 1 eventLightning started the Caledonia Wildfire on September 1.
• Wildfire in California, September 2 to 13, 20222 deaths · 1 eventThe Mill Fire started in the town of Weed at 1249 PDT on 09/02/22. The cause was under investigation. The fire spread rapidly in the town. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 9/13/22, the fire covered 3935 acres and was 100 percent contained.
• Wildfire in California, September 2 to 18, 20221 eventThe Mountain Wildfire started at 1801 PDT on 09/02/22. The cause was under investigation. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/18/22, the fire covered 13440 acres and was 100 percent contained.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 3 to 11, 2022$2.1 million · 1 eventLightning started the Prospect Fire on September 3.
• Wildfire and Damaging Winds in Montana, September 3 to 21, 202270 kt wind · 35 eventsStrong upper-level ridging persisted and was the dominated weather feature for several days. Record breaking high temperatures, near single digit RH, and strong winds gusts have led to a Red Flag Warning throughout the 4 days.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 4 to 12, 2022$1.8 million · 1 eventSeven Bays fire started on September 4 by an undetermined factor.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 4 to 6, 20221 eventA fire began on September 4th in the Morgan's Bridge area of eastern Bingham County and reached 1,300 acres and was fully contained on September 6th. The fire threatened power lines but no homes or structures.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 5 to 29, 2022$190,000 · 1 eventLightning started several wildfires in the Northwest Pasayten Wilderness, east of Ross Lake on September 5.
• Wildfire in California, September 5 to 17, 20222 deaths · 3 injured · 1 eventThe Fairview Fire began burning around 3:37 PM PDT on September 5th at the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Bautista Road in Hemet. Evacuation orders were quickly put in place and then expanded several hours later.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, September 6 to 15, 20221 eventThe Washakie Park Fire was first reported around 2:30 pm on September 6 with an initial size of 300 acres. Dry and warm weather allowed the fire to spread to a total of 2464 acres by September 13.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 7 to 17, 20221 eventThe Van Meter wildfire was first reported at 1124 PST on 09/07/22. The cause was unknown. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/17/22, the fire had burned 2639 acres and was 99 percent contained.
• Wildfire in California, September 7 to 25, 20221 eventThe Barnes wildfire started around 1500 PST on 09/07/22. The fire was started by lightning. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/25/22, the fire had burned 5843 acres and was 99 percent contained.
• Wildfire in California, September 7 to 30, 20222 injured · 1 eventThe Mosquito Fire began in Placer County 4 miles east of Foresthill near Mosquito Ridge Road, CA, and close to Oxbow Reservoir the evening of September 6, 2022, at 6:27 PM PDT and later spread into El Dorado County, CA. The cause is under investigation.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 8 to 11, 20221 eventA fire ignited north of Chubbuck at 1:45 MDT September 8th on BLM land. It spread to the Fort Hall Indian Reservation and private land. Some structures were threatened and led to some evacuations on the reservation.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 9 to 30, 2022$115 million · 1 eventThe Minnow Ridge Wildfire was started on September 9 by undetermined means.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 9 to 10, 2022$500,000 · 1 eventA strong east wind event brought critical fire weather conditions and above normal temperatures to western Oregon. High pressure developed over eastern Washington and Oregon, spilling across the Cascades to the lowlands of western Oregon.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 9 to 10, 20221 eventStrong high pressure developed over eastern Washington and Oregon, spilling across the Cascades to the lowlands of western Oregon. As a result, strong east winds on Friday brought critical fire weather conditions and above normal temperatures across much of western Oregon.
• Dense Smoke in Nevada, September 12 to 18, 20222 eventsTwenty miles south of Emigrant Gap, CA. Timber, brush and hardwood litter. Extreme fire behavior with running, spotting and torching. Numerous structures threatened. Evacuations, road, area and trail closures were in effect. 78 structures were lost.
• Dense Smoke in California, September 12 to 18, 20221 eventTwenty miles south of Emigrant Gap, CA. Timber, brush and hardwood litter. Extreme fire behavior with running, spotting and torching. Numerous structures threatened. Evacuations, road, area and trail closures were in effect. 78 structures were lost to the fire.
• Wildfire in California, September 13, 20221 eventThe Dutch Fire started on September 13th at 1 pm PDT on I-80WB, near the Dutch Flat off-ramp. The cause is under investigation. The fire started in very hot and dry weather in an area with drought conditions with exceptionally dry vegetation.
• Debris Flow in Washington, September 14, 2022$20,000 · 1 eventSlow moving storms brought heavy rain to the Cedar Creek Burn Scar area creating a debris flow across Highway 20. Observations in the near the site in Mazama showed rain amounts half an inch in hour and three quarters of inch in 24 hours.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 22 to 30, 20221 eventThe Siouxon Fire started in rather benign weather conditions with seasonal temperatures. The fire cause of the fire was determined to be human caused - an abandoned camp fire.
• Wildfire in California, September 23 to 24, 20221 eventThe Manzanita Fire occurred on September 23, 2022 near Running Springs in San Bernardino County.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 25 to 30, 20221 eventUnseasonably warm temperatures, strong wind gusts, and very low humidity combined with dormant, drought-stricken fuels to promote conditions that supported the rapid spread of wildfire across portions of southeastern Oklahoma during late September.
• Debris Flows and Flooding in Alaska, September 26 to 27, 2022$94,000 · 5 eventsAn atmospheric river moved out of the north Pacific into the Gulf of Alaska September 25th and started to impact the northern half of the Southeast Alaska's panhandle. This event brought in very high amounts of moisture, winds and very warm temps through September 27th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 26, 20221 eventStrong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle on September 26th.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 27, 20221 death · 8 injured · 1 eventThe Billings Fire burned during the afternoon of the 27th and was relatively small, only burning roughly 25 acres adjacent to Interstate 35. However, smoke from the fire led to near-zero visibility and caused a multiple car pileup on the interstate.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 27, 20221 injured · $10,000 · 1 eventThe Four Mile Creek fire burned roughly 586 acres on the 27th outside of Kendrick, OK. One firefighter was injured and several structures were lost to the fire.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 27, 20221 eventThe Turkey Creek fire burned roughly 370 acres on the 27th about 10 miles southeast of Stringtown, OK. No injuries or damage was reported with the fire.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, October 1 to 3, 20221 eventUnseasonably warm temperatures, strong wind gusts, and very low humidity combined with dormant, drought-stricken fuels to promote conditions that supported the rapid spread of wildfire across portions of southeastern Oklahoma during late September.
• Wildfire in Colorado, October 1 to 31, 20221 eventA lightning strike ignited a wildfire 10 miles south of Whitewater.
• Wildfire in Montana, October 1 to 24, 20221 eventA large wildfire initiated in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in late August and persisted into late October. This fire affected both NWS Great Falls and NWS Missoula's areas of responsibility and will also be noted in August and September Storm Data.
• Wildfire in Washington, October 1 to 31, 2022$115 million · 1 eventThe Minnow Ridge Wildfire was started on September 9 by undetermined means.
• Wildfire in Washington, October 1 to 31, 2022$34 million · 1 eventLightning started the Irving Peak and White River Fires in the Cascades. Their proximity to each other allowed them to be combined into one incident.
• Wildfire in Idaho, October 1 to 26, 2022$15 million · 1 eventThe Kootenai River Complex was formed on September 2. It consisted of the Eneas Peak, Katka, Russell Mountain, Scotch Creek, and Trout Fires. It was activity until October 26.
• Wildfire in Idaho, October 1 to 31, 2022$900,000 · 1 eventSuspected lightning started the Columbus Fire.
• Wildfire in Idaho, October 1 to 31, 2022$100,000 · 1 eventLightning started the Bear Gulch Wildfire on August 18.
• Wildfire in California, October 1 to 22, 20221 eventThe Mosquito Fire began in Placer County, 4 miles east of Foresthill near Mosquito Ridge Road, CA, and close to Oxbow Reservoir the evening of September 6, 2022, at 6:27 PM PDT and later spread into El Dorado County, CA. The cause is under investigation.
• Wildfire in Oregon, October 1 to 31, 20221 eventThe Cedar Creek Fire continued to burn through the month. It grew to approximately 127,283 acres.
• Debris Flow and Flooding in Alaska, October 1, 2022$175,000 · 3 eventsSoutheast Alaska had been impacted by a number of atmospheric rivers through September to keep streamflow on small and large rivers high.
• Wildfire in Nebraska, October 2 to 11, 20221 death · $3.0 million · 1 eventFire initiated in north central portions of the Nebraska National Forest during the afternoon of October 2nd. Aided by strong southerly winds and dry relative humidity, the fire quickly spread to the north and north northeast consuming around 19000 acres of timber and grassland.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, October 4 to 11, 20222 eventsUnseasonably warm temperatures, strong wind gusts, and very low humidity combined with dormant, drought-stricken fuels to promote conditions that supported the rapid spread of wildfire across portions of southeastern Oklahoma during early October.
• Wildfire in South Dakota, October 10 to 11, 20221 eventA fire ignited about 6 miles east of Fort Thompson during the afternoon on October 10th. The fire spread northward due to strong southerly winds and low relative humidity. No structures were reportedly lost. The fire burned an estimated 3,000 acres.
• Wildfire in Missouri, October 14, 20221 eventOn the afternoon of October 14th, a grass fire burned 40 to 50 acres and destroyed a home, garage, and farm equipment.
• Wildfire in Indiana, October 14, 2022$5,000 · 1 eventWidespread winds from the south-southwest to west-southwest, sustained at 20-25 MPH with gusts to 30-40 MPH, rebounded temperatures by about 35-degrees Fahrenheit from an unseasonably cool morning to a seasonably mild afternoon...while promoting relative humidity falling to…
• Debris Flow and Flood in Puerto Rico, October 15 to 17, 20221 injured · $50,000 · 0.25 in hail · 4 eventsAn approaching polar trough combined with moisture from a stalled frontal system north of the islands resulted in favorable conditions for showers and thunderstorms. Several flooding, mudslides and even hail reports were received.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, October 21 to 24, 20221 injured · 3 eventsUnseasonably warm temperatures, strong wind gusts, and very low humidity combined with dormant, drought-stricken fuels to promote conditions that supported the rapid spread of wildfire across portions of northeastern Oklahoma during late October.
• Wildfire in Missouri, October 21, 20222 injured · 1 eventOn the afternoon of 10/21, a wildfire burned 10 to 15 acres near Bucker, MO. Weather conditions were favorable for fire ignition and spread that afternoon with very warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong southwesterly wind gusts.
• Wildfire in Missouri, October 21 to 22, 20221 eventFirefighters with the U.S. Forest Service battled the large wildfire ultimately containing it.
• Wildfire in Colorado, October 22, 2022$1,000 · 1 eventA grassland wildfire in extreme southwest Yuma County Colorado was noticed around 12:15 PM MDT. Multiple fire departments were dispatched and containment of the fire was achieved at 6 PM MDT.
• Wildfire in Missouri, October 22, 20221 injured · $200,000 · 1 eventOn the afternoon of October 22nd many wildfires burned across the region, especially across central Missouri where temperatures reached the mid 80s, winds gusted out of the south southwest to 35 mph, and relative humidity was as low as 25 percent.
• Debris Flow and Dust Storm in California, October 22 to 23, 202257 kt wind · 7 eventsWind damage.
• Wildfire in Missouri, October 23, 20221 eventA mulch fire initiated late morning on October 23rd at a compost facility just south of Interstate 470 in far south Kansas City, MO (just west of the Lee's Summit city limit). Smoke from the fire shut down I-470 for a couple hours and an apartment complex was asked to evacuate.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Kansas, October 23, 202260 kt wind · 22 eventsA strong low level jet from the southwest across the CWA prevailed ahead of cold front that tightened the pressure gradient significantly 9-10 mb from north to south. Wind gusts up to 60 to 70 mph were reported with a number of wildfires that sparked during the afternoon hours.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Nebraska, October 23 to 24, 2022$830,000 · 56 kt wind · 5 eventsThis Sunday afternoon-evening featured one of the most concerning fire weather setups of the fall 2022 season within South Central Nebraska, and unfortunately, it came to fruition in the form of several wind-driven wildfires, a couple of which were fairly sizable (several…
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, October 23, 20221 eventThe Highway 11 wildfire formed off Highway 11 to the north of the town of Nash and burned roughly 1344 acres. No injuries or damage were reported.
• Wildfire in Colorado, November 1 to 7, 20221 eventA lightning strike ignited a wildfire 10 miles south of Whitewater.
• Debris Flow and Heavy Snow in California, November 2 to 3, 202262 kt wind · 4 eventsWind, rain and debris flow reports.
• Debris Flow and Strong Wind in Oregon, November 4 to 5, 2022$6,000 · 3 eventsAn atmospheric river set up over the Pacific Northwest, directing heavy rains and strong wind to into portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
• Wildfire in South Dakota, November 6, 20221 eventLow pressure tracking across southern Canada generated winds of 50 to 60 mph. These strong winds combined with dry conditions to help generate a fire that burned a path approximately 12 miles long and 1/2 to 1 and 1/2 miles wide for a total 4556 acres burned.
• Wildfire in Pennsylvania, November 9 to 11, 20221 eventA wildfire was reported in Rush Township, Centre County, during the afternoon of November 9, 2022. The fire was located southeast of the Sandy Ridge Fire Tower, west of PA Route 350 and north of Big Fill Run, in the area of State Game Lands 33 and 60.
• Debris Flows and Flooding in Puerto Rico, November 15, 2022$4,000 · 5 eventsThe combination of a low-level trough from the east and an upper-level trough produced scattered to locally numerous showers and thunderstorms across eastern Puerto Rico on November 15th. The doppler radar estimated up to 6 inches of rain in Yabucoa.
• Wildfire in California, November 16, 20221 eventA fire at an abandoned home spread into nearby brush in Jamul on November 17, 2022.
• Wildfire in Indiana, November 20 to 22, 2022$20,000 · 1 eventStrong high pressure crossing the region on the 20th promoted northwest winds gusting as high as 30 MPH.

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NOAA NCEI, U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters (2025), https://doi.org/10.25921/stkw-7w73, and the Storm Events Database for the episodes.