Flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park leaves at least 20 missing, 62 evacuated

A flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park has left at least 20 people missing and prompted the evacuation of 62 individuals, according to the National Park Service. The incident occurred on Saturday in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area, leading to significant impacts on infrastructure, including the destruction of nearly all footbridges spanning Bright Angel Creek.

This has eliminated hiker access across the creek and forced the closure of the Colorado River to traffic until further notice due to debris and metal structures entering the river. The NPS is coordinating with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to account for unaccounted individuals and is prepared for additional thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that could exacerbate the situation.

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