Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon National Park after flash floods
No injuries were reported but park officials warned people against accessing the closed areas.
On Saturday, dozens of individuals were evacuated from Grand Canyon National Park following severe flash flooding in Bright Angel Canyon, according to the National Parks Service. No injuries were reported. The NPS initiated an aerial evacuation of around 50 people in the Phantom Ranch area. The NPS has since closed the entirety of the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch indefinitely.
Phantom Ranch, a historic lodge near the bottom of the Grand Canyon by Bright Angel Creek, is particularly popular. Park officials advised visitors to stay away from the closed areas and stated that the lodge's operators will contact guests regarding their reservations. Grand Canyon National Park is the fourth-most visited national park in the United States, with 4,430,653 recreational visits recorded in 2025.
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