Water rushes down highway near Death Valley as ‘unprecedented’ rains bring flash floods

Severe flooding caused by an “unprecedented amount of rainfall” closed all roads into and out of Death Valley National Park (DVNP) on Friday, August 5, park officials said. As many as 1,000 people were stranded in the park, including 500 visitors and 500 park staff, according to authorities.”No injuries to staff or visitors have been reported,” he said, a DVNP official said. says. “At the Inn at Death Valley, approximately 60 vehicles owned by visitors and staff are buried under several feet of debris.” Footage released by Caltrans District 9 shows a state near Death Valley, according to transportation officials. Shows water flowing down Highway 190. Credit: Caltrans District 9 by Storyful