Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 2 dead as dozens are rescued

Flash Flood Damages Grand Canyon Waterline, Forces Closures

A catastrophic flash flood damaged the Transcanyon waterline at the Grand Canyon, rupturing the South Rim's 12.5-mile pipeline and cutting off the primary water supply for lodging, restaurants and facilities, forcing conservation measures and widespread lodging closures. The park remains open for daytime visitors as repairs unfold, with overnight stays suspended indefinitely and a consequential hit to the regional tourism economy.

Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues

Grand Canyon Floods Kill Two, Strands Hikers

Flash flooding in Bright Angel Canyon near the Grand Canyon triggered aerial evacuations of about 50 people from the Phantom Ranch area, with Phantom Ranch and the North Kaibab Trail closed until further notice. The rain, totaling roughly a quarter to three-quarters of an inch in 30 minutes, caused continued heavy creek flows and led the Red Cross to open a shelter at Grand Canyon High School as authorities warned visitors to stay away from closed zones.