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Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flooding
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- A flash flood in the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Creek caused one death and left about 15 people missing or unaccounted for, prompting evacuations and rescue efforts.
- The flood severely damaged the Colorado River area, washing away footbridges, altering the landscape, and knocking out the main water pipeline serving tourists and residents.
- Due to the pipeline failure, overnight stays at lodges and hotels within Grand Canyon National Park are suspended starting Monday, with residents urged to conserve water.
- The flood disrupted a $208 million pipeline rehabilitation project underway since 2023, complicating efforts to ensure reliable water supply for 6 million annual visitors and 1,600 residents.
- Heavy rain from a brief but intense storm, following earlier precipitation, caused the flash flood, and additional rain and thunderstorms were forecast for the area.
