2 dead and about 15 people may be missing as flash flood tears through the Grand Canyon
Officials said the flood destroyed footbridges, left 15 people unaccounted for and forced more than 60 evacuations while water restrictions took effect.
- Two people have died and about 15 are believed to be missing after major flash floods swept through parts of Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend.
- The floods carried boulders, debris and infrastructure into the Colorado River after intense rainfall in a short period, according to officials.
- The National Park Service is continuing search and evacuation efforts and is asking for information about hikers and backpackers who were in the affected areas when the floods struck.
446 Articles
446 Articles
The tourists are in shock after a sudden and devastating flood this Saturday in the Grand Canyon, in the United States. About 60 of them were evacuated while at least one person died and about 15 others remain wanted. Look at the striking images of these flash floods. - Grand Canyon: the impressive images of the sudden floods in the western United States (International).
'Heaven help us': One dead and 15 missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon—with more flooding forecast
Torrents of water wiped out footbridges, marking a major blow to an effort to modernize the pipeline that serves roughly 1,600 residents of Grand Canyon Village.
One dead, several missing after Grand Canyon flood
One person died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced evacuations, pushed large boulders into the Colorado River and knocked out the sole water pipeline that serves tourists and residents, the US National Park Service said on Sunday.T
Flash flooding at Grand Canyon knocks out only water line, leaves 1 dead and 15 missing
A massive flash flood ripped through the Grand Canyon over the weekend, killing at least one person, leaving roughly 15 people missing or unaccounted for and knocking […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 52% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
