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Flash Flood at Grand Canyon Leaves at Least 20 Missing and 62 Evacuated

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • At least 20 people may be missing after a flash flood hit Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.
  • Authorities have evacuated 62 people, reported no injuries, and continue response efforts with additional evacuations planned.
  • Debris and damaged structures closed the Colorado River to river traffic, while further storms could bring more flooding, debris flows, and rockfall.

At least 20 people may be missing after a flash flood tore through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Park staff and the Arizona Department of Public Safety are working to account for people who may have been in the affected areas.

Authorities evacuated 62 people on Sunday, with more evacuations scheduled. No injuries have been reported, but the flooding caused extensive infrastructure damage throughout Bright Angel Canyon.

a significant flash flood event in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area

— National Park ServiceThe agency used this description while asking the public for information about people who may be missing.

Nearly all footbridges over Bright Angel Creek were destroyed, cutting off hiker access across the creek. Flood debris and metal structures also entered the Colorado River, prompting officials to close the river to traffic until further notice.

The National Park Service warned that more thunderstorms and heavy rain could affect the area on Sunday and Monday. The weather could bring additional flash floods, debris flows, rockfall, and changing trail and river conditions.

closed to river traffic until further notice

— National Park ServiceThe closure followed the entry of debris and metal structures into the Colorado River.
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