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Rep. David Schweikert describes surviving deadly Grand Canyon flash flood
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- A sudden flash flood near Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon resulted in two deaths and one person missing, prompting the evacuation of about 80 people from campsites around Phantom Ranch.
- Rep. David Schweikert, who was rafting nearby, described the flood as a "freight train smashing into a boulder" and noted the dangerous floodwaters were filled with mud and debris.
- The flash flood occurred despite only light drizzle at Schweikert’s location, highlighting the unpredictable nature of monsoon season floods in the canyon's complex terrain.
- Significant damage was caused to the park’s water supply system and a $208 million water pipeline project near Phantom Ranch.
- Schweikert urged visitors to monitor weather conditions closely and avoid hiking in narrow slot canyons during storms due to the high risk of flash floods.
