Death Valley Receives Record-Breaking Rainfall from Storm Hilary

Death Valley, known for its extreme heat and drought, received a year's worth of rain in a single day from Tropical Storm Hilary. The area typically receives 2.24 inches of rain annually, but on August 20, it received a record-breaking 2.20 inches of rain. The park was closed due to flooding, and an estimated 400 people in the surrounding areas were sheltering in place. This is not the first time Death Valley has experienced flash flooding, as it faced a similar situation last August.