The agency warned that a devastating 2025 wildfire had left parts of the North Rim vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flows.The trails affected by flooding in the Grand Canyon are near the burn scar from the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire.Javier Zarracina, Jiachuan Wu / NBC News / NBC Reporting, Satellite image Google EarthAug. 31, 2026, 5:47 PM EDTMonths before a deadly flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon on Saturday, the National Park Service warned that a giant wildfire had left parts of the North Rim more vulnerable to sudden, destructive rushes of water.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Months before fatal Grand Canyon flood, Park Service warned of elevated risk
The agency warned that a devastating 2025 wildfire had left parts of the North Rim vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flows.











