‘Heaven help us’: One dead and 15 missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon—with more flooding forecast
Torrents of water wiped out footbridges, marking a major blow to an effort to modernize the pipeline that serves roughly 1,600 residents of Grand Canyon Village.
One person was killed and around 15 others are missing after a flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon on Saturday, according to state and federal officials. Weather forecasters warned that more rain and thunderstorms could bring additional flooding to the popular tourist destination. The deluge destroyed the only water pipeline in the canyon, leading to emergency water restrictions for residents and the evacuation of visitors from lodges and hotels inside the park.
The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered near Crystal Rapids on Sunday evening. Over 60 people were airlifted from the canyon, and the park service is asking for information about hikers or campers that are still unaccounted for. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs expressed her condolences to the families of the missing persons. Visitors to the Grand Canyon, a crown jewel of the national park system, should be cautious due to the risk of flash flooding during the monsoon season.
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