At least 15 people may be missing after flash flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon
Dozens evacuated after flash-flood event near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch, officials say
TL;DR
- At least 15 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park.
- Over 60 people were evacuated from the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area.
- Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, and the North Kaibab Trail are closed until further notice.
- Nearly all footbridges spanning Bright Angel Creek were destroyed.
- The Colorado River is closed to river traffic due to debris.
- Half an inch to 1 inch of rain fell within about 30 minutes in the affected area.
- More rain and thunderstorms are possible in the area into Monday.