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Fifteen people missing in deadly Grand Canyon floods with more storms on the way

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRescuers are still searching for 15 missing people following a severe flash flood in the Grand Canyon that left at least one person dead.Bright Angel Creek was overcome by flooding on Saturday, leading to more than 60 people being evacuated by helicopter amid continued flash flood warnings from the National Weather Service due to ongoing monsoonal rain. Witnesses described sudden waterfalls, mudslides, and a four-foot wall of debris that swept through narrow passages and destroyed footbridges connecting to Phantom Ranch. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered Sunday evening near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River, the National Park Service said.The deluge destroyed the canyon's primary water pipeline, forcing emergency water restrictions and barring tourists from overnight stays at South Rim lodges.Weather forecasters said rain and thunderstorms could bring more flooding to the popular tourist attraction, which can be particularly dangerous in the summer as clear days can give way quickly to thunderstorms and downpours.In fullBody of 46-year-old man recovered as 15 people remain missing after Grand Canyon flash floodsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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