Heavy rain and flash flooding struck Grand Canyon National Park on 2026-08-30, prompting evacuations of dozens of visitors from the park depths. By 2026-09-17, the death toll had risen to three, including the identification of Timothy Allen Smith, the last person missing from the disaster.
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No injuries were reported but park officials warned people against accessing the closed areas.
Officials say dozens of people have been evacuated from the depths of the Grand Canyon because of heavy rain and flooding.
One person died and about 15 people remained missing or unaccounted for after a flash flood struck Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona on Saturday afternoon, the National Park Service said [seattletimes.com#1][washingtonpost.com#1][abc.net.au#1][aljazeera.com#1][cbsnews.com#1][theguardian.com#1]. The flooding hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, prompting evacuations from remote s
Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River AP News
The National Park Service said that it is seeking information about hikers or backpackers who were in the affected parts of the Grand Canyon National Park.
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.
At least 62 people were evacuated on Saturday after flooding destroyed nearly all the footbridges across Bright Angel Creek in Arizona and cut off hikers’ access, the National Park Service said.
More than 20 people are thought to be unaccounted for after flash flooding on Saturday.
More than 20 people may be missing after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon, the US National Park Service said on Sunday. The flood 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 park service said. The flooding in Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the river, happened on Saturday afterno
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The National Park Service warned of additional thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that could trigger further flash flooding.
The floods hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Aug 29.
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.
More than 20 people are feared missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said in a statement.
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About 15 people may be missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, the US National Park Service said in a statement.
Dozens evacuated after flash-flood event near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch, officials say At least 15 people may be 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 flash-flood event occurred in the area of Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch, where park sta
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More than 60 people have been evacuated after flooding swept large boulders and other debris into the Colorado River.
At least 15 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a flash flood in the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said in a statement on Sunday.
"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."
Dozens of people have been evacuated after sudden flash flooding struck the Grand Canyon. Torrents of water raced through, washing out footbridges over a creek that leads to the Colorado River. The National Park Service said approximately 15 people are missing or unaccounted for. Andrew Kozak has more.
More than 15 people may be missing after flash floods struck Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, the National Park Service said on Sunday. Flooding hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, prompting authorities to evacuate visitors and search for people who remain unaccounted for.
One person died and about 15 people remained missing or unaccounted for after a flash flood swept through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona at about 2:30 p.m. local time Saturday, the National Park Service said [abc.net.au#1][euronews.com#1][bbc.co.uk#1][dw.com#1][theguardian.com#1][aljazeera.com#1][cbsnews.com#1][wral.com#1][sky.com#1][koreati
Torrents of water have wiped out footbridges and significantly altered the landscape, as evacuations are underway.
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 release. The Bright Angel Trail...
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Rescue teams are searching for missing tourists after a flood tore through the Grand Canyon.
An urgent search is under way for dozens of missing tourists after a flash flood ripped through the Grand Canyon.
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 Ranch and Bright Angel Campground, leading to the closure of affected park areas, wi
BREAKING: One person died and 15 others are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service said the body of a 46-year-old man was recovered near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River.
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.
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.
One person has died, and around 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon.
Park officials and weather officials in Arizona warn that more flash floods could occur.
"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing.
Flash flooding near Phantom Ranch sent debris into the Colorado River, destroyed footbridges and left more than 20 people missing or unaccounted for.
In the US, a flash flood in the Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend forced the evacuation of dozens of people and left some 15 people missing. It swept away large boulders, metal structures into the Colorado River and also knocked out a water pipeline serving tourists in the park. On August 30, more than 60 people had been airlifted out of the area with further evacuations scheduled.
Air evacuations continued at the Grand Canyon in Arizona on Sunday afternoon, a day after a "significant flash flood."
Phantom Ranch, the only lodge within the Grand Canyon, has drawn adventurers and dignitaries, including Theodore Roosevelt, for more than a century.
Grand Canyon braces for more storms after deadly flash flood, about 15 people still missing AP News
More storms and flooding are possible at the Grand Canyon following a major flash flood that has left one person dead and about 15 others missing or unaccounted for.
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A major flash flood tore through the Grand Canyon Saturday, killing one person and leaving up to 15 unaccounted for. A thunderstorm dropped ~1 inch of rain in just 30 minutes over Bright Angel Canyon, destroying nearly all footbridges over Bright Angel Creek and sweeping debris into the Colorado River. 62+ evacuated by air. The 2025 Dragon Bravo burn scar worsened the flooding. Flash flood watch t
A desperate search for missing tourists is underway after dangerous flash floods swept through the Grand Canyon. At least one person was killed and more than a dozen others are still unaccounted for. NBC’s Dana Griffin reports and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks another round of thunderstorms that could lead to new flooding.
The flooding Saturday in Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the river, led to more than 60 people being airlifted from the depths of the canyon. The park service asked anyone with details about hikers or campers still unaccounted for to get in touch.
National park officials say body of a man, 46, was recovered and about 15 others remain missing or unaccounted for The Grand Canyon area braced for more rain and thunderstorms on Monday after a flash flood that left one person dead and about 15 others missing or unaccounted for – with scores of visitors evacuated and the only water pipeline for tourists and residents destroyed. Emergency water res
Shocking flash floods in the Grand Canyon have sparked evacuations, as well as search-and-rescue efforts. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Flash floods ripped through Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend. One body was recovered in the park Sunday night, the National Park Service said, and more than a dozen are still believed to be missing. Matt Gutman reports.
The National Weather Service said that rain and thunderstorms are expected again on Aug 31.
Flash floods in the Grand Canyon killed at least one person while family members seek details on the whereabouts of more than a dozen others. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.
One person died and many remain missing following severe flooding in the Grand Canyon. Water restrictions are in effect.
Witnesses are describing how sudden evacuation orders saved them from the aggressive flash floods that swept through the Grand Canyon. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.
Federal and state authorities on Monday were still searching for at least 15 missing hikers and backpackers after a devastating flash flood pummeled through the lower edge of the Grand Canyon over the weekend, killing at least one person.
The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered Sunday evening.
Officials say at least two people are dead and over a dozen others are missing after catastrophic floods struck a remote area of the Grand Canyon. KPNX's Kyle Simchuk reports with a live look at the current state of the canyon.
Officials announced a second death and said more than a dozen people remain unaccounted for following heavy rain.
Two people died and one person remained unaccounted for after a Saturday flash flood swept through Bright Angel Creek, Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, officials said Monday [cbsnews.com#1][ksl.com#1][theguardian.com#1][euronews.com#1][inquirer.net#1]. Authorities had earlier estimated that about 15 people might be missing, but park officials
At least two people have died after a flash flood in the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said Monday. Some 15 others may be missing or unaccounted as search efforts progress. (Source: Bloomberg)
Earlier, authorities said about 15 people may be missing or unaccounted for.
Aug 31 - One body has been recovered following flash flooding in Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend and recovery operations were underway for a second body on Monday, the National Park Service told Reuters.
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Two dead in Grand Canyon after flash flood, park service says Reuters
The bodies of at least two people were found and more than a dozen were missing. Further storms could hinder rescue efforts on Monday.
Survivors of a deadly flash flood that swept through the floor of the Grand Canyon over the weekend described a horrific escape.
Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon’s critical water pipeline AP News
The sole pipeline that supplies water for millions of Grand Canyon visitors was badly damaged by weekend flash flooding, setting up a tricky repair scenario and upending a yearslong construction project to upgrade the line.
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At least two people are dead, and 15 are missing after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in the Grand Canyon over the weekend. These videos show the floodwaters in the national park and the aftermath.
Phantom Ranch, set up by Teddy Roosevelt, has welcomed exhausted hikers to its famed cabins for over a century Two dead and at least 15 missing in Grand Canyon flash flood Phantom Ranch has been a solitary refuge visited by some of the most famous names of history. More typically, it’s been a beacon for the half-collapsed, exhausted and overheated hikers trudging down the Grand Canyon for more tha
Flash flooding in Arizona tourist destination was likely triggered by compounding climate factors, such as drought and warming in Pacific Ocean Remote Grand Canyon lodge hit by deadly flash flood boasts fabled history A deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon over the weekend was likely driven by a confluence of climate factors, including drought, wildfire scarring and warming temperatures in the P
Search and rescue teams have recovered two bodies following this weekend's flash floods in the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service says more than a dozen other people remain missing. Lodges and hotels are closed inside the park and more rain and flooding are possible. Ali Rogin reports.
Search teams have been working around the clock to locate more than a dozen people who are still unaccounted for after a devastating flash flood tore through the Grand Canyon on Saturday. NBC News’ Dana Griffin has the latest.
A search-and-recovery mission is underway in the Grand Canyon after deadly flash flooding ripped through the national park over the weekend. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports.
More monsoon rains, which triggered deadly flash floods in the Grand Canyon, hampered rescue efforts on Monday. At least 2 were killed in the flooding and 15 people are still missing. Matt Gutman reports.
At least two people were killed and about 15 remain missing or unaccounted for after flash floods swept through parts of Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend.
The fatal flash flooding in the Grand Canyon that killed at least two people over the weekend is the biggest flood in the national park since 1966.
Rescue efforts were hampered on Monday by more heavy rains that swept through the region, a natural part of the seasonal monsoon that frequently causes flash floods.
Two people have died and more than 80 others rescued over the weekend after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon.
Two people have died and one person remains missing following deadly flash flooding at the Grand Canyon over the weekend as rescuers brace for more treacherous weather.
One person is still missing after authorities recovered two bodies following flash flooding in the Grand Canyon.
Only one person remains missing after the flash flood that claimed two lives in the Grand Canyon - one of the most famous tourist attractions in the western United States. The force of the water destroyed much of the park's infrastructure, including the only water pipeline supplying the Canyon. Over 80 people were rescued over the weekend.
Authorities are bringing in more resources as they try to track down one hiker who is still unaccounted for and may have been hiking in the Grand Canyon’s lower rim when dangerous flood floods swept through the popular area. It comes as officials confirm they have discovered the bodies of two men. Crews are now assessing the catastrophic damage, including to a pipe system that carries fresh water.
The search continues for a missing Grand Canyon hiker after major flash floods. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Edouard threatens Texas and Louisiana. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
At least two people were killed in flash flooding in the Grand Canyon over the weekend and one person is still missing, officials said, as search efforts intensify Tuesday. Matt Gutman reports.
At least two people were killed after flash flooding rushed through part of the Grand Canyon. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.
Dr. John Giusti and Brent Rosenkranz died in major flash floods in the Grand Canyon. A third man, Timothy Allen Smith, is still missing.
Months before a deadly flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service warned that a giant wildfire had left parts of the North Rim more vulnerable to sudden, destructive rushes of water.
Tourists are scrambling to find lodging elsewhere after deadly flash flooding in the Grand Canyon.
A specialized Border Patrol team is joining the search for a hiker still missing in the Grand Canyon after a flash flood killed at least two people and forced the evacuation of dozens over the weekend. John Guisti, 46, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42, were both killed in the flooding, their families confirmed Tuesday. They had...
First responders recovered the bodies of two people after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon last weekend. Scores of visitors were rescued by helicopter and officials say one person was still unaccounted for as of Monday evening. Nina Rehfeld, a wilderness first responder and co-owner of Grand Canyon Journeys, joins CBS News to discuss.
A total of 82 survivors were safely evacuated over the weekend, most of them by helicopter.
Hikers thought they’d prepared for the reality of a flash flood, but they never imagined that they’d be trapped in the deepest, narrowest part of the canyon.
Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., said he heard what sounded like “a freight train smashing into a boulder” as a Grand Canyon flash flood consumed the landscape near his rafting group Saturday.
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Three women survived a dangerous flash flood in the Grand Canyon. They clung to a rock ledge for five hours while debris swept past. Separated briefly, each feared the others had been lost to the waters. A rescue helicopter eventually spotted the stranded hikers and brought them to safety. This survival occurred during a larger disaster which claimed other lives.
Flagstaff resident Rob Decot had a front-row seat to the aftermath of devastating flooding within Grand Canyon National Park. Decot said he was on a private river trip and was rafting just below Phantom Ranch on Aug. 30, 2026 — the day after flooding ripped through the inner canyon. “Around mile 98, I was alerted that one of our boats was recovering a body,” Decot said. “We tied him to the boat.”
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Months before August’s deadly flash flood, current and former officials say they warned that the fire-ravaged North Kaibab Trail posed safety risks. It reopened anyway.
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Hiker Timothy Smith, 53, missing after late-August floods but officials decline to identify remains Human remains have been discovered near Arizona’s Crystal Rapids, over two weeks after a flash flood tore through the Grand Canyon, leaving two people dead and one person missing. National Park Service personnel recovered the remains, before transferring them to the Coconino county medical examiner’
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Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week have been identified as Timothy Allen Smith, the last person missing after the deadly flash flooding in late August.
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Body found in Grand Canyon was missing hiker, wife says, bringing flood death toll to 3 AP News
Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week have been identified as Timothy Allen Smith, the last person missing after deadly flash flooding in late August.
No injuries have been reported after a second flash flood moved through Bright Angel Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park. Crews are assessing the damage after the flood moved through Wednesday aftern...
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They can’t seem to catch a break. The fires and now the flooding, again. Second flash flood damages Grand Canyon water repairs www.azfamily.com/2026/09/17/s... Less than a month after deadly floodwaters swept across the Grand Canyon, the park was hit with flash flooding again Wednesday as heavy rain pummeled Arizona.
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