Flash Flood — Inyo, California

2024-07-22 · near Lone Pine, Inyo, California

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

Monsoon moisture advecting around the periphery of the big ridge causing excessive heat fueled scattered thunderstorms. Several storms produced high winds and/or flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1205880. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.