Grand Canyon flash floods leave around 15 missing as dozens are evacuated, park officials say
Updated on: August 30, 2026 / 10:05 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Around 15 people are missing and 62 have been evacuated due to significant flash flooding in Grand Canyon National Park.
- The flooding swept large boulders and debris into the Colorado River, destroying nearly all footbridges spanning Bright Angel Creek.
- Infrastructure damage is extensive, including the Transcanyon Waterline, which supplies water to the park, leaving limited reserves.
- Popular areas such as Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, and the North Kaibab Trail are closed until further notice.
- A flood watch is in effect for northern and central Arizona, with warnings of possible additional flash flooding, debris flows, and rockfall.
- The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered near Crystal Rapids, but his connection to the flooding is unconfirmed.