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Grand Canyon flash flood kills one, destroys water pipeline

Illustration accompanying article: Grand Canyon flash flood kills one, destroys water pipeline
  • A flash flood at the Grand Canyon killed one person and left about 15 others missing or unaccounted for.
  • The flood destroyed the park's only water pipeline, the sole supply for tourists and year-round residents.
  • Emergency water restrictions bar tourists from overnight stays at in-park lodges and hotels and ask year-round residents to conserve water.
  • The National Weather Service warned that additional flash flooding was possible Monday, citing "deep monsoonal moisture" and saturated soils.
 2026-08-31 · 3 MIN READ

Bright Angel Creek flash flood forces dozens to evacuate Grand Canyon

Illustration accompanying article: Bright Angel Creek flash flood forces dozens to evacuate Grand Canyon
  • The National Park Service reported a flash flood Saturday afternoon on Bright Angel Creek at the Grand Canyon that forced the evacuation of dozens of people.
  • The flooding wiped out footbridges over the creek, widened the creek bed and swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River.
  • The park service said it was seeking information on more than 20 people who may be missing or unaccounted for after the flood.
  • The NPS was coordinating with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to continue evacuations on Sunday.
 2026-08-30 · 4 MIN READ
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