Flash Flooding Forces Evacuations at Grand Canyon National Park
Flash Flooding Forces Evacuations at Grand Canyon National Park
US · Published Aug 30, 2026
Sudden flash flooding struck Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday afternoon, prompting the evacuation of 62 individuals from Phantom Ranch and the lower North Kaibab Trail.
The flooding, which began in Bright Angel Canyon around 2:30 p.m., caused significant damage to infrastructure, including the destruction of footbridges and the washing out of a metal building into the Colorado River.

Impact & Risks

The flash flooding has caused extensive damage to trails, bridges, and facilities within Bright Angel Canyon, including closures of Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, and the North Kaibab Trail. The Colorado River is closed to traffic due to debris and metal structures in the water. Visitors already in the canyon are being directed to safety by park rangers. While no injuries have been reported, the flooding has disrupted access and operations in the park, and additional thunderstorms could exacerbate conditions. (Source: FOX Weather, Source time: not specified)

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