by Press Release | Sep 1, 2022 | CalTrans, Death Valley, Inyo County, National Park Service, Rain
DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – The National Weather Service now recognizes August 5, 2022, as Death Valley National Park’s rainiest day. The Park received three-quarters of its annual average rainfall in a few hours, causing flash flooding. Two rain gauges at the Furnace...
by Press Release | Aug 8, 2022 | CalTrans, Death Valley, National Park Service, Press Release, Public Safety, Road Conditions
INYO COUNTY – State Route 190 will remain closed through at least next Wednesday as Caltrans maintenance crews continue to clean up after last week’s flash floods. Approximately 30 miles of the highway were partially or fully buried under flood debris within Death...
by Press Release | Aug 7, 2022 | Death Valley, Inyo County, National Park Service, Rain, Road Conditions, Weather
DEATH VALLEY, CA – Rain this weekend was a historic event, with nearly a year’s worth of rain falling in three hours. The 1.46 inches of rain recorded at Furnace Creek is still preliminary data, and mere drops away from the all-time record...
by Press Release | Aug 6, 2022 | Death Valley, Inyo County, Law Enforcement, National Park Service, Press Release, Public Safety, Rain, Road Conditions
DEATH VALLEY, CA – Following yesterday’s wide-spread storm damage, Death Valley National Park roads remain closed. Hard work from road crews allowed visitors who were previously unable to leave the area hotels to be able to carefully drive out with law enforcement...
by Press Release | Aug 5, 2022 | Death Valley, National Park Service, Rain, Road Conditions
DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – On August 5, 2022, unprecedented amounts of rainfall caused substantial flooding within Death Valley National Park. All roads into and out of the park are currently closed and will remain closed until park staff can assess the extensiveness of...
by Press Release | Jul 3, 2022 | Death Valley, General Misc. Stories, National Park Service, Press Release
DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park’s visitors spent $104 million in surrounding Nevada and California communities in 2021, according to a new National Park Service (NPS) report. The ripple effects of that direct spending boosted the local economy by $135...
