Grand Canyon flash floods leave one dead and 15 missing

Monday, 31 August 2026 06:59

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

The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered Sunday evening near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River, in northern Arizona, America's National Park Service said.

Weekend flooding in Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the river, happened on Saturday afternoon, with more than 60 people evacuated from the canyon.

Large boulders were swept into the Colorado River and knocked out the only water pipeline serving tourists and residents, according to the park service.

From Monday, tourists won't be able to stay overnight at lodges and hotels within Grand Canyon National Park, due to the lack of mains water. Year-round residents are being asked to conserve water where they can.

"These measures are crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources," the park service said in a statement.

Anyone with details about hikers or campers in the canyon is being asked to get in touch.

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