1 dead, around 15 missing after Grand Canyon hit by flash floods

Violent flash floods hit the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, the National Park Service said, leaving more than a dozen people missing.

Videos and images from Grand Canyon National Park show helicopters rescuing stranded hikers and damaged trails which forced major closures across the park.

"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing.

Park officials and weather officials in Arizona warn that more flash floods could occur.

One person has died and around 15 others are missing after the flooding in Arizona.

Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 1 dead and several missing  ITVX

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — 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 National Park Service said Sunday. Th

Helicopter teams have searched the area for missing people after dozens rescued

The flash flood forced evacuations, swept large boulders into the Colorado River and knocked out the sole water pipeline that serves tourists and residents,

One person has died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 1 dead and several missing or unaccounted for, park service says  AP News

One person has died, and around 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon.

Arizona's Grand Canyon received rainfall of up to 1 inch triggering a flash flood which forced more than 60 people to evacuate. At least one person has died, with over a dozen missing.

Deadly flash flood tears through the Grand Canyon  CNN

Popular tourist spots, including the Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch, home to a historic canteen and dormitories, remained closed on Sunday.

One dead and 15 feared missing after Grand Canyon flash floods  The Times

A fierce flash flood surged through Arizona's Grand Canyon on August 29, transforming Bright Angel Canyon and the Colorado River into raging torrents of debris-laden water. Reports confirm that at least twenty people are missing following this alarming occurrence. Over sixty individuals were evacuated from Phantom Ranc

At least 62 people were evacuated on Saturday after flooding destroyed footbridges and damaged a campground and cabins near Bright Angel Creek in Arizona, the National Park Service said.

An urgent search is under way for dozens of missing tourists after a flash flood ripped through the Grand Canyon.

An urgent search is under way for dozens of missing tourists after a flash flood ripped through the Grand Canyon.

Dr. John Giusti's wife said the Texas chiropractor and his hiking group are among those missing after a flash flood tore through the Grand Canyon.

Bright Angel Creek  HuffPost

Approximately 15 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a significant flash flood occurred in the Grand Canyon, the National Parks Service (NPS) said Sunday. The flood ripped through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, the Grand Canyon National Park’s communications office said in a rele

Torrents of water have wiped out footbridges and significantly altered the landscape, as evacuations are underway.

The flash flood began in Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the Colorado River, about 2:30 pm on Saturday, with torrents of water wiping out footbridges over the creek and significantly altering the landscape.

The flash flood, which began on Saturday afternoon, was caused by rainfall on the Kaibab Plateau, the National Park Service said. As of Sunday morning, 62 people have been evacuated.

The flash flood, which began on Saturday afternoon, was caused by rainfall on the Kaibab Plateau, the National Park Service said. As of Sunday morning, 62 people have been evacuated

The National Park Service is seeking information about more than a dozen people who may be missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding in the Grand Canyon at the weekend

Starting Monday, tourists won’t be able to say overnight at lodges and hotels within Grand Canyon National Park

"Additional thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible Sunday and Monday, which could result in additional flash flooding, debris flows, rockfall and changing trail and river conditions."

More than 60 people have been evacuated after flooding swept large boulders and other debris into the Colorado River.

Dozens evacuated after flash-flood event near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch, officials say One person died and about 15 people were missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon national park in Arizona on Saturday afternoon, according to the National Park Service. The flas

NurPhoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images Approximately 15 people are missing after a “significant” flash flood event took place in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona on Saturday, causing large boulders and metal structures to be swept into the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon National Park said 62 people had been evacua

About 15 people may be missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, the US National Park Service said in a statement.

A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River that runs through it, the U.S. National Park Service said. Saturday's flooding has left the park service seeking information about 15 people who may be mi

More than a dozen people are feared missing after powerful flash floods swept through the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said Sunday. One hiker recounts being airlifted from the campground after the floodwaters forced dozens of people to evacuate. NBC News’ Dana Griffin has the latest.

The flash flood happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday and resulted in 'significant impacts' to infrastructure throughout Bright Angel Canyon.

The floods hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Aug 29.

More than 15 people are feared missing after devastating flash floods tore through the Grand Canyon, forcing dozens to evacuate.

More than 20 people are believed to be missing following a major flash flood at the the Grand Canyon, which swept large boulders and debris into the Colorado River

About 15 people may be missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said in a statement Sunday. The floods hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, the service said, adding that it was working with Arizona authorities to evacuate people and account for miss

The National Park Service was searching for those who were in the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area.

More than 20 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flooding. “Most of it ran off instantly,” National Weather Service meteorologist Justin Johndrow says.

More than 20 people are missing after "significant" flash flooding struck areas around the Grand Canyon, according to officials on Sunday.

A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River that runs through it, the National Park Service said.

Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published August 30, 2026 10:17pm Updated August 30, 2026 10:19pm A bridge is wiped out along Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon following a flash flood (Picture: National Park Service via AP) The search is on for more than 20 hikers who vanished after a flash flood ripped through t

More than 20 people may be missing or unaccounted for after the flood, officials said.

Officials are continuing evacuation and response efforts and working to account for individuals who may have been in the affected area.

60+ people evacuated from Grand Canyon National Park amid flash floods  USA Today

The Grand Canyon is one of the country's most visited national parks, drawing millions of visitors each year.