Inyo storm history

Severe flooding in Death Valley National Park caused extensive flooding along CA Highway 190 and Route 127. The flooding completely washed away several miles of roadway and caused damage to several rest areas. Two people traveling along Highway 190 were caught in the flooding and…

Major flash flooding occurred throughout Death Valley National Park. Four hundred miles of NPS roads were damaged or destroyed, in addition to other roads maintained by the county and state. About 1000 feet of fresh water lines were destroyed at Furnace Creek. Damage to most stru…

Fast flowing water, rock, and debris covered Whitney Portal Rd, the Whitney Portal parking lots, and the road to Lone Pine Campground. Whitney Portal Rd was destroyed by high flows in Lone Pine Creek.

Heavy rain and melting snow resulted in a mix of flooding and flash flooding throughout the Owens Valley. Highway 395 and nearby roads were flooded in areas from 15 miles NW of Bishop all the way down to Pearsonville. Several roads were flooded with water, rocks, and/or debris, a…

Widespread flooding occurred in western Inyo County due to melting of exceptionally heavy winter snowpack in the Sierra. Numerous roads, bridges, culverts, and other structures were damaged. The event continued into July. The damage estimate for the entire event is given in this …

Major flash flooding hit the Grapevine Canyon area of Death Valley National Park. The Mesquite Springs Campground and Grapevine Ranger Station were evacuated; eight vehicles full of visitors and three park rangers were stranded overnight near Ubehebe Crater. Trenches up to six fe…

A major mudslide occurred in Independence, CA. Heavy rain on the Inyo Complex (2007) burn area triggered the mudslide, which came down Oak Creek and covered all roads leading south from the Indian reservation by 1800 PST. At least 25 permanent buildings and numerous outbuildings …

Mud and rocks were over Highway 395 near mile marker 70.

Highway 127 was flooded in at least two places, and streets around Death Valley Junction were flooded.

There was minor flooding of Highway 395 at Rio Tinto.

There was minor flooding of Highway 395 near Ash Creek Road.

Highway 190 was closed between Olancha and Highway 136 due to excessive amounts of debris in the road. The time of occurrence was estimated.

Flash flooding occurred in many places in Death Valley National Park. Roads closed due to flooding, debris flows, and damage included North Highway/Scotty's Castle Road, Badwater Road, and Highway 190 west of Darwin Falls. Some of the closed roads had just been reopened four days…

There was minor flooding of Highway 168 at Gilbert Pass.

There were two feet of standing water at the intersection of Highways 190 and 127, water and debris over Highway 190 at Furnace Creek, and the following roads were closed: Badwater Road from Jubilee Road to Highway 190, all of West Side Road, and all of Twenty Mule Team Road.

Mud and rock slides covered Whitney Portal Road.

Three feet of water with mud and rocks covered the intersection of Highways 127 and 190.

Highway 190 was flooded with large flows of water and debris between Cow Creek Road and Salt Creek Road.

Approximately two feet of water flowed through the intersection of Highways 190 and 127, trapping the occupants of one vehicle.

There was minor flooding on Highway 395 at Lone Willow Dip.

There was minor flooding of Highway 395 at the Los Angeles Aqueduct.

Highway 168 was flooded with water, rocks, and debris near Deep Springs Ranch Rd. A plow had to clear the road.

Heavy rain triggered a landslide along Whitney Portal Road, blocking both lanes with large boulders.

Water and debris flowed over roads in the Furnace Creek area.

Trona Wildrose Road was closed from the Inyo County line to Panamint Valley Road, and Panamint Valley Road was closed from Trona Wildrose Road to Highway 190 due to long-duration flooding.

Numerous roads in Inyo County were closed due to flooding/washouts. The times were estimated. One vehicle got stuck in the flooding.

A large pool of standing water covered the intersection of Highways 190 and 127 for several hours.

A slide of mud and gravel covered Highway 395 at Ash Creek Rd. Mud flowed heavily along the side of the highway and into part of the southbound lanes. Due to ongoing flooding in multiple places, Highway 395 was eventually closed all the way from Bishop to Pearsonville overnight.

Water and debris flooded Highway 190 between mile markers 45 and 46.

The intersection of Highways 190 and 136 was washed out. The road remained closed and intermittently flooded for over a day.

Highway 395 flooded both in Lone Pine and at Boulder Creek 4 miles SSE of Lone Pine.

Rocks and debris blocked Highway 190 at Towne Pass.

Mud, rock, and debris covered Highway 168.

Tungsten City Road near Bishop was closed due to flooding. Note that this was strictly snowmelt flooding.

Highway 127 was flooded just north of the Highway 190 intersection.

Highway 178 was closed at the junction of Highway 127 due to flooding.

Highway 190 was flooded with water and debris and partially washed out. One vehicle was stuck.

Flash flooding stranded multiple vehicles at and near Artist's Palette.

Highway 178 was closed east of Highway 127 due to flooding.

Highway 136 was closed at the Owens River due to flooding.

Chalk Bluffs, Casa Diablo, and Pleasant Valley Campground were closed due to widespread flood damage and high flows through the gorge resulting from a mix of rain two days earlier, melting snow, and reservoir releases in anticipation of further snowmelt.

Water and mud flowed over Highway 395. This was likely caused by failure of the Los Angeles Aqueduct.

Water and debris flooded Highway 127.

South Lake Road was closed.

Melting snow from the storm on the 24th and 25th led to minor flooding of Highways 395 and 190. One vehicle rolled over on the wet road.

Flooding and rocks were over Highway 190 at Panamint Valley Road.

Highway 190 was closed from mile marker 4 to Highway 136. The flooding is believed to be from runoff draining down toward the Owens Dry Lake bed after heavy rain fell in the mountains hours earlier.