{"id":2652037,"date":"2026-08-31T02:47:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/grand-canyon-flash-flood-leaves-1-dead-and-several-missing-or-unaccounted-for-park-service-says\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T02:51:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:51:53","slug":"grand-canyon-flash-flood-leaves-1-dead-and-several-missing-or-unaccounted-for-park-service-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/grand-canyon-flash-flood-leaves-1-dead-and-several-missing-or-unaccounted-for-park-service-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 1 dead and several missing or unaccounted for, park service says"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgrand-canyon-flash-flood-leaves-1-dead-and-several-missing-or-unaccounted-for-park-service-says%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2652037&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/atlantic-storm-lee-delivers-high-winds-and-rain-before-forecasters-call-off-all-warnings\/\" title=\"Atlantic Storm Lee brings strong winds and ..., but all warnings are canceled by forecasters.\">severe flash flood<\/a> at the Grand Canyon caused one death, with approximately 15 people unaccounted for and multiple evacuations. A 46-year-old man&#8217;s body was recovered near Crystal Rapids, and efforts are ongoing to locate missing hikers following the flooding.The flood, triggered by sudden heavy rainfall in Bright angel Creek, resulted in debris flows, landslides, and the destruction of footbridges, substantially impacting the park&#8217;s infrastructure, including the main water pipeline that supplies water to residents and visitors. This has led to the suspension of overnight stays at park lodges and hotels to conserve the limited potable water supply. The flooding also prompted the rescue of over 60 people,and authorities are seeking information about other hikers and campers who may be missing. The incident highlights the dangers of monsoon-related flash floods in the area, which can occur rapidly despite clear skies beforehand. Recovery and reconstruction efforts are complex by the extensive damage to the pipeline, which is undergoing a multiyear upgrade. The weather forecast indicates ongoing chances of rain and thunderstorms in the region.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) \u2014 One person died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/camp-mystic-files-for-bankruptcy-after-deadly-2025-flood\/\" title=\"Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after deadly 2025 ...\">major flash flood<\/a> at the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/national-parks\">Grand Canyon<\/a> forced evacuations, pushed large boulders into the Colorado River and knocked out the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/grand-canyon-water-pipeline-a7fdd5b9055184179d8b5c7eea9cd33e\">sole water pipeline<\/a> that serves tourists and residents, the National Park Service said Sunday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered Sunday evening near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River, the park service said without providing additional details. Officials from an Arizona coroner\u2019s office were on scene.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4705707\/grand-canyon-flash-flood-1-dead-and-several-missing\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 1 dead and several missing or unaccounted for, park service says<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4693630\/september-social-security-direct-payment-three-days\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>September Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in three days<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4692819\/first-round-september-social-security-payments-11-days\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>First round of September Social Security payments goes out in 11 days<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED<\/p>\n<p>The NPS is asking for information about more than 20 individuals who may be missing or unaccounted for following the Aug. 29 flash flood in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area.<\/p>\n<p>If you know of hikers\/backpackers who were in the Bright\u2026 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S6S6zHSZ7Q\">pic.twitter.com\/S6S6zHSZ7Q<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\u2014 Grand Canyon NPS (@GrandCanyonNPS) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GrandCanyonNPS\/status\/2094144991925031188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 30, 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. The Arizona Department of Public Safety was helping with additional evacuations Sunday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The limited potable water supply because of the damaged pipeline means tourists won\u2019t be able to stay overnight at lodges and hotels within the park, starting Monday. Year-round residents are being asked to conserve water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese measures are crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources,\u201d the park said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting the Grand Canyon \u2014 a crown jewel of the national park system \u2014 can be particularly dangerous in the summer because of the risk of flash flooding that accompanies the monsoon, or rainy season. Clear days can give way quickly to thunderstorms and downpours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parth Desai was hiking through a narrow passage in Bright Angel Canyon with fellow physicians and a park ranger when heavy rain started falling Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe saw the creek flood, waterfalls coming up out of nowhere, boulders, mud, landslides happening everywhere,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later, as they made their way toward Phantom Ranch, a colleague shouted \u201cUp, Up, Up, Up!\u201d as a 4-foot (1-meter) debris wall headed toward them and they ran up into a patch of cacti, he said. They were rescued by helicopter late Saturday after making it to the Phantom Ranch area, he said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Torrents of water wiped out footbridges over the creek and altered the landscape, widening the creek bed and extending an existing river rapid or creating a new one. The flood was a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/grand-canyon-arizona-water-pipeline-tourism-hotels-6cdbf12d42f89fc68bd3bdbe77bfe14c\">major blow<\/a> to an enduring effort to modernize the pipeline that serves 6 million visitors a year and roughly 1,600 residents of Grand Canyon Village.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHeaven help us if the whole thing down there at the bottom has to be reconstructed,\u201d said Jack Schmidt, director of the Center for Colorado River Studies at Utah State University. \u201cWhere are they going to get the money?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Halting overnight stays at the park because of a lack of water is rare, although the pipeline frequently has failed over the years. While the Grand Canyon has large storage tanks for potable water on the South Rim, they won\u2019t be refilled while the pipeline is out of service.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A $208 million rehabilitation of the pipeline and upgrades to the associated water delivery system started in 2023, with the park service calling it a crucial investment to ensure the park can meet the needs of residents and visitors. The project was expected to be completed next year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular tourist spots, including the Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch, home to a historic canteen and dormitories, remained closed Sunday. Lodging is still available just outside the park\u2019s South Rim entrance station in Tusayan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erica Viola said she and about 50 other hikers at that campground watched the creek rise Saturday and debris start to flow by, including what looked like a bunkhouse. The helicopter ride out cut her adventure short by two days, she said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About half an inch to 1 inch (1 to 2.5 cm) of rain fell within about 20 minutes on a rocky slope where there\u2019s a steep drop in elevation, said National Weather Service meteorologist Darren McCollum in Flagstaff. The deluge was preceded by two smaller systems that drenched the area hours earlier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo when the main storm moved in, torrential rain fell on everything that was already soaked, and that caused all the problems that we\u2019re seeing,\u201d McCollum said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weather service said the flooding happened on the north side of the Grand Canyon, where Bright Angel Creek comes from the North Rim down to the Colorado River, dropping around 6,000 feet (1,828 meters).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More rain and thunderstorms were possible for the area into Monday.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grand Canyon flood: 1 dead, 15 missing, water pipeline damaged<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2634,"featured_media":2652038,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grandcanyon-e1788156970560.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[43427,39202,33705,13242],"class_list":["post-2652037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-flash-flood","tag-grand-canyon","tag-missing-persons","tag-tragedy"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grandcanyon-e1788156970560.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2652037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2634"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2652037"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2652037\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2652041,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2652037\/revisions\/2652041"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2652038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2652037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2652037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2652037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}