On Sunday, Tropical Storm Hilary dumped 2.2 inches of rain on Death Valley, which breaks the record for the all-time wettest day in the area.
Death Valley National Park remained closed Monday due to mud and debris flows and the threat of flash flooding.Death Valley is known for breaking records when it comes to hot temperatures, but on Sunday, Tropical Storm Hilary dumped 2.2 inches of rain over the area, which breaks the record for the all-timeamount of rain they average annually.
Death Valley National Park remained closed Monday due to mud and debris flows and the threat of flash flooding. Even once the park reopens, getting around may be difficult. Park officials said the shoulders of several roads have been either undercut or washed away. READ MORE | From Downed eucalyptus trees to flooded deserts: Photos of Hilary, an unusual SoCal tropical stormA person pushes a cart on a flooded street as Tropical Storm Hilary heads north near Palm Springs, California, on Aug. 20, 2023.Sunday also set a new record for the wettest August day ever in Palm Springs, San Diego and downtown Los Angeles.
Hilary's highest rain total was in Upper Mission Creek in San Bernardino County, where 13 inches of rainfall was recorded.Related Topics
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