Flash Flood — Inyo, California

2026-01-03 · near Death Vly, Inyo, California

Event narrative

Heavy rain caused flash flooding with rock and mud on the roadway near Zabriskie Point.

Wider weather episode

An atmospheric river brought mountain snow and valley rain to much of Inyo County, causing flood impacts in Death Valley and surrounding areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1315037. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.