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At least 1 dead, over a dozen missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding - NBC News
Flash floods tore through a remote section of the Grand Canyon on Sunday, killing at least one person and leaving more than a dozen others missing or unaccounted for, according to National Park Service officials. The flooding overwhelmed the area around Bright Angel Creek in Arizona, prompting the National Park Service to cancel and bar all overnight stays inside the park.
The flooding overwhelmed the area around Bright Angel Creek in Arizona, prompting the National Park Service to cancel and bar all overnight stays inside the park. Water conservation measures are now in place. Forecasters warned that more flash flooding was possible Monday, with the greatest threat expected just north of the Grand Canyon.
For anyone with family or friends who were hiking, backpacking, or camping along Bright Angel Creek or planning to stay at Phantom Ranch, the National Park Service is actively asking the public for information. The scale of the search reflects how fast and how hard the floodwaters moved through terrain that offers little escape once a surge hits.
Lubbock sits about 600 miles from the South Rim, but West Texas families make that drive constantly, especially in summer. If you know someone who headed out there this weekend and have not heard from them, the National Park Service needs that information now.
The Grand Canyon draws roughly 6 million visitors a year, and Sunday's flooding hit one of its most traveled backcountry corridors.
Common questions
What happened at the Grand Canyon this weekend?
- Flash floods tore through a remote section of the Grand Canyon on Sunday, killing at least one person and leaving more than a dozen others missing or unaccounted for. The flooding hit the Bright Angel Creek area and prompted the National Park Service to cancel all overnight stays in the park.
What should I do if my family or friends were hiking near Bright Angel Creek or Phantom Ranch?
- The National Park Service is actively asking the public for information about anyone who was hiking, backpacking, or camping along Bright Angel Creek or planning to stay at Phantom Ranch. Contact the National Park Service directly if you have information about missing individuals.
Is it safe to visit the Grand Canyon right now?
- The National Park Service has canceled and barred all overnight stays inside the Grand Canyon following the flooding. Forecasters warned that more flash flooding was possible Monday, with the greatest threat expected just north of the Grand Canyon, so conditions remain dangerous.
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