Grand Canyon braces for more storms after flash flood leaves one person dead
National park officials say body of a man, 46, was recovered and about 15 others remain missing or unaccounted for
TL;DR
- One person confirmed dead, 15 others missing or unaccounted for after a flash flood in the Grand Canyon.
- The park's only water pipeline was destroyed, leading to emergency water restrictions for tourists and residents.
- Over 60 people were airlifted from the canyon, and footbridges were wiped out.
- A flood watch remains in effect, with forecasts predicting more rain and thunderstorms.
- The destroyed pipeline is part of an ongoing $208 million rehabilitation project expected to finish next year.
- Separate flooding incidents in San Antonio, Texas, resulted in two deaths.