A large storm swept through Death Valley National Park on November 15, producing 0.6 inches of rain at Furnace Creek. This is more than a quarter of the annual rainfall for Death Valley, one of the driest places in North America.
Due to the park's steep, rocky terrain, water runs off quickly, creating fast-moving flows of mud, rock, and debris. The storm led to floods that have covered roads and eroded road shoulders, making travel hazardous.
North Highway and Badwater Road reopened after late-summer flooding repairs were completed for only two days before being closed again by damage from the storm.
As a result of the flooding, Badwater Road, North Highway, West Side Road, Twenty Mule Team Canyon, and Charcoal Kilns Road are closed. Park staff are actively assessing conditions across the park, and additional closures may be necessary as evaluations continue.
The National Park Service notes that many key travel routes remain open, including CA-190 through the entire park, CA 178 Trona Wildrose Road, Daylight Pass, and Dantes View. Upper Wildrose and the Road to Cottonwood-Marble Canyons are in rough condition and require 4-wheel drive. Unpaved roads may be impassable due to mud flows or erosion.
The Park Service is encouraging visitors to exercise caution and be prepared to self-rescue. Information on road status and park access can be found at nps.gov/deva.
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