More than 20 People Missing After Flash Floods in Grand Canyon
Park officials say more than 60 people were evacuated and nearly all footbridges over Bright Angel Creek were destroyed.
- A significant flash flood hit Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, on August 29, 2026.
- More than 20 people remain missing or unaccounted for after the flooding, with the National Park Service requesting public assistance to locate them.
- At least 62 people were evacuated by park staff and the Arizona Department of Public Safety, with further evacuations planned.
- Bright Angel Campground, Phantom Ranch, and the North Kaibab Trail are closed indefinitely due to flood damage and hazardous conditions.
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At least 20 missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding
At least 20 people are missing or unaccounted for after flash floods overwhelmed a remote area of the Grand Canyon, including a historic lodge near the bottom of the site, officials said Sunday.
Enchante generated searches for missing persons at the Grand Canyon James Thompson/AP A large sudden flood at the Grand Canyon forced the haste withdrawal of dozens of people and dragged large stones, metal structures and other debris to the Colorado River, reported the National Park Service. The park service informed that it is looking for information about more than 20 people who may be missing and asked anyone with details about people who ar…
Urgent search underway for more than 20 people after Grand Canyon flash flood
Grand Canyon flash flood in Bright Angel Canyon left more than 20 people unaccounted for. The National Park Service is urging hikers and backpackers to contact investigators.
Grand Canyon flooding leaves more than 20 missing, unaccounted for ...
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