Flash Flood — Inyo, California

2026-01-03 · near Harrisburg, Inyo, California

Event narrative

California Highway Patrol reported a vehicle stuck in mud and rocks over CA 190 near Towne Pass.

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 1315040. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.