What is the forecast for Death Valley National Park?

Death Valley National Park, known for being the driest place in North America, could receive up to 1,000% of its average November rainfall over the next 48 hours due to an incoming atmospheric river.

How much rain is expected in Death Valley?

Forecasts predict that Furnace Creek, located within Death Valley National Park, could receive over 1 inch of rain, a significant increase from the area's typical November average of just 0.1 inches.

What are the potential impacts of the heavy rainfall in Death Valley?

The extreme rainfall could lead to dangerous flooding, mudslides, and debris flows in the park, which has a very hard and rocky ground that is prone to flooding, according to the National Weather Service.

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Death Valley Faces Potential 1,000% of Average November Rainfall

15 Nov

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Death Valley could see 1,000% of its average November rainfall
Severe atmospheric river threatens floods, winds, and heavy snow
Forecasts predict over 1 inch of rain in Furnace Creek within 48 hours

Death Valley Faces Potential 1,000% of Average November Rainfall

On November 15, 2025, Death Valley National Park, renowned for being the driest place in North America, is bracing for a rare and extreme weather event. According to the latest forecasts, the park could see up to 1,000% of its average November rainfall over the next 48 hours.

The impending deluge is being driven by a severe atmospheric river, a long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transports large amounts of water vapor. This weather system is threatening to bring floods, strong winds, and heavy mountain snow to Southern California.

Meteorologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Las Vegas predict that Furnace Creek, located within Death Valley, could receive over 1 inch of rain. This would be a significant increase from the area's typical November average of just 0.1 inches, effectively equating to 1,000% of the monthly rainfall.