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Dozens of people evacuated from parts of the Grand Canyon after flash floods
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Flash flooding struck Bright Angel Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of about 50 people from the Phantom Ranch area, with no injuries reported.
- The National Parks Service (NPS) closed the entire North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch until further notice due to the flooding.
- Phantom Ranch, a historic and popular lodge near the canyon bottom, is affected, and officials have asked visitors to avoid closed areas while guests await updates on their reservations.
- Grand Canyon National Park is the fourth-most visited national park in the U.S., with over 4.4 million recreational visits projected for 2025.
