Grand Canyon Flash Flood Today: 1 Dead, 15 Missing as Dozens Evacuated

A powerful flash flood struck the Grand Canyon, triggering a major emergency as rescue crews work to account for approximately 15 people and dozens are evacuated from the affected area. The flooding hit Bright Angel Canyon and the remote Phantom Ranch area after intense rainfall sent muddy water, rocks and debris rushing through the canyon. More than 60 people have been evacuated as search-and-rescue operations continue across the difficult terrain. Floodwaters damaged trails and infrastructure and carried debris toward the Colorado River, while authorities continue monitoring weather conditions amid the risk of additional storms and flash flooding. Officials are still working to determine the status of those who may remain unaccounted for. The situation is developing, and figures may change as new information becomes available. Follow the latest updates on the Grand Canyon flash flood, rescue operations, evacuations and severe weather in Arizona. #GrandCanyonflashflood #GrandCanyonflooding #GrandCanyonflood2026 #GrandCanyonflashflood2026 #GrandCanyonnews #GrandCanyonbreakingnews #Arizonaflashflood #Arizonaflooding #BrightAngelCanyonflood #BrightAngelCreekflood #PhantomRanchflood #GrandCanyonmissingpeople #GrandCanyonevacuation #GrandCanyonrescue #GrandCanyonsearchandrescue #GrandCanyonemergency #flashfloodemergency #flashfloodingArizona #severeweatherArizona #Arizonastorm #ColoradoRiverflooding #GrandCanyonNationalPark #GrandCanyonNationalParkflood #GrandCanyonweather #USbreakingnews #breakingnewstoday #floodnews #extremeweather #naturaldisasternews #searchandrescueoperation