Flood — Inyo, California

2023-03-17 · near Rovana, Inyo, California

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

A mix of runoff from the storm two days earlier, melting snow, and reservoir releases caused flooding in the Owens Valley.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1089499. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.