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Flash Floods in Grand Canyon Leave About 15 Missing and 62 Evacuated
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Flash Floods in Grand Canyon Leave About 15 Missing and 62 Evacuated

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • About 15 people were believed missing after flash floods hit areas of Grand Canyon National Park, according to the National Park Service.
  • At least 62 people had been evacuated, and authorities planned further evacuations as more storms and heavy rain were forecast.
  • Flooding heavily damaged Bright Angel Canyon, destroying nearly all footbridges over Bright Angel Creek and closing access to the Colorado River and several bridges.

About 15 people were believed missing Sunday after flash floods struck parts of Arizona’s Grand Canyon, while park officials continued evacuating visitors and searching for people who may have been in the affected areas.

The National Park Service said at least 62 people had been evacuated by early Sunday. More evacuations were planned from several camps because forecasts called for additional storms and heavy rain on Sunday and Monday. No injuries had been reported, the agency said.

National Park Service personnel, in coordination with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, continue evacuation and response efforts and are working to locate people who may have been in the affected area.

— National Park ServiceThe agency described ongoing evacuation and search operations.

The floods caused extensive damage in Bright Angel Canyon. Nearly all pedestrian walkways crossing Bright Angel Creek were destroyed, cutting off foot access across the stream. Access to the Colorado River in the area, along with several bridges, remained closed indefinitely.

Officials warned that further thunderstorms and heavy rain could trigger additional flash floods, debris flows, rockfalls and rapid changes in trail and river conditions. The Grand Canyon ranked fourth among the most visited U.S. national parks in 2025, recording 4,430,653 recreational visits.

The floods caused significant damage throughout Bright Angel Canyon. Nearly all pedestrian walkways crossing Bright Angel Creek were destroyed, eliminating pedestrian access across the creek.

— National Park ServiceThe agency detailed the damage to trails and crossings.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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