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The rainfall estimates for Twentynine Palms and Death Valley are crazy- I'm no expert but I expect this to change the area forever. https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/re
by 2OEH8eoCRo0 3y ago
The rainfall estimates for Twentynine Palms and Death Valley are crazy- I'm no expert but I expect this to change the area forever.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep4+shtml/204534.shtml?rainqpf https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep4+shtml/204534.s...
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/451702/hurricane-hilary-impact-marine-corps-air-ground-combat-center-twentynine-palms https://www.dvidshub.net/news/451702/hurricane-hilary-impact...
> A storm with such severity has not occurred since 1939.
> Anticipate substantial rainfall from heavy rain bands, with precipitation ranging between 8 to 15 inches
- soligern 3y agoWhy would it change it forever, Death Valley gets torrential rains and flash floods a few times a year already.
- js2 3y agoDeath Valley had a 1,000 year rain event last August: > The 1.46 inches of rain recorded at Furnace Creek is still preliminary data, and mere drops away from the all-time record of 1.47 inches. The rain caused widespread damage and closure of all park roads. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/death-valley-experiences-1-000-year-rain-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/death-valley-experiences... If Hillary is expected to drop 8-15 inches in Death Valley, that's going to be quite a bit more water.
- xeromal 3y agoI drove through 29 palms a month or so ago and half of the main roads around there is washed away. It was a split off Amboy road I think.
- CatWChainsaw 3y agoThe Atacama Desert historically gets bursts of rainfall that cause the desert to briefly burst into vibrant bloom. It's still the Atacama Desert.