Yosemite Waterfalls are Going CRAZY Right Now Following Recent ‘Pineapple Express’ Storm

When the Pineapple Express descended into Northern California, fear of flooding dominated the minds of local officials. And no one was as worried as the park rangers at Yosemite National Park.

They were so worried that they closed the park for the weekend, cancelling camping reservations and closing their gates to the public. But for those who were lucky enough to make it into the park this weekend, they saw the world-renown waterfalls of Yosemite gushing from the storm.

We caught our first view of the flooding in the park from Fresno Bee photographer Eric Zamora on Saturday:

And the photos and videos just kept coming in from there. Let’s take a look at just how beautiful the Yosemite Valley waterfalls look when they’re flooded:

Quick video of today’s flooding in Yosemite Valley! We are tentatively planning to open Yosemite Valley on Sunday at noon, pending assessments. This is subject to change.

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Hiking up the Half dome trail in Yosemite can honestly be somewhat boring, but it’s all worth it once the trees open up. Sat here for a long time with my friend Erik and a beer. . . . #waterfall #yosemite #beer #travel #wanderlust #hiking #roadtrip #nationalpark #views #vista #pocoftheday

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⛅☔💚#waterfalls #nature_perfection #yosemitenationalpark #yosemitefalls

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Peering over Nevada Fall in Yosemite 😲

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Wonderful day in Yosemite national park. In one word: GRANDIOSE! Magnifique journée au parc national Yosemite. En un mot: GRANDIOSE! #Northisdown enjoy being there 🔅 ☀ 🌙 ⭐ ✨ 💛 ⚜ 🍦 #lifewelltraveled #seetheworld #traveltheworld #worldtraveler #travelgram #travellife #travelingram #instatravel #passionpassport #californianature #doyoutravel #waterfalls #familytravel #yosemitefalls #welltraveled #california #neverstopexploring #exploremore #goexplore #yosemitenationalpark #adventurethatislife #theoutbound #yosemite #wildernessculture #roamtheplanet #keepexploring #openmyworld #sheisnotlost #quebec_travelers

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Admiring the majestic beauty of Yosemite valley from one of the prettiest meadows we had a chance to walk through last spring 😍😍😍 . . . . . . . . . . . . #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #yosemitenps #travelphotography #adventuretravel #adventurephotography #tunnelview #moodyshots #visualscollective #visualambassadors #optoutside #epichikes #foggymorning #mistymountains #mountainstones #exploretocreate #neverstopexploring #themountainiscalling #folkscenery #natgeoadventure #natgeo #yourshotphotographer #ourdailyearth #artofvisuals #latergram

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Want to learn more about Yosemite waterfalls? Take A Tour of 10 Stunning Waterfalls in Yosemite National Park.