Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Death Valley Flooded, Ancient Lake Reappears
Death Valley, known for being very hot and dry, has experienced a lot of rain recently.
This rain has brought back an ancient lake called Lake Manly, which disappeared about 10,000 years ago.
The lake is not very deep, but it's a rare and amazing sight.
Scientists are not sure if this is because of climate change, but they know that extreme weather is happening more often.
Many people want to visit the lake, but some roads are closed because of the rain and flooding.
It's also unclear how this will affect the plants and animals in the area.
Death Valley, known for extreme heat, has experienced record-breaking rainfall, reviving the ancient Lake Manly.
Lake Manly, which disappeared 10,000 years ago, has reappeared due to recent heavy rains.
The lake is shallow, with water levels just above shoe height, making boating impossible.
Death Valley received 2.41 inches of rain from September to November, breaking previous records.
The reappearance of the lake has attracted visitors, but officials warn of safety concerns due to closed roads and potential flooding.
- Who
- National Park Service (NPS) and visitors
- What
- Reappearance of Lake Manly due to record rainfall
- When
- September-November 2025
- Where
- Death Valley, USA
- Why
- Record-breaking rainfall revived the ancient lake
- Location
- Death Valley, USA
- Lake Name
- Lake Manly
- Rainfall
- 2.41 inches (September-November 2025)
- Lake Depth
- Shallow, above shoe level
- Last Existence
- 10,000 years ago
- Peak Depth
- 300 meters (1,000 feet) during Ice Age
- Current Status
- Roads closed, tourism advised with caution