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Death Valley Faces Potential 1,000% of Average November Rainfall
15 Nov
Summary
- 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
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.
"Death Valley is extremely flood prone," NWS meteorologist Clay Morgan warned. "The ground out there is extremely hard and rocky. It's basically like pouring water on a tabletop. For that reason, you could have mudslides, rivers of water, mud, rocks, debris, anything else it can pick up that can flow across roadways downhill of wherever it falls."
The NWS has issued a flood watch for Death Valley and surrounding areas, advising residents and visitors to remain storm-aware and heed the advice of local weather officials. The worst of the rain is expected to fall on Saturday, November 18.
