Environment & Climate
Dozens evacuated by air following Grand Canyon flash floods
National Park Service officials closed trails and historic lodgings after floodwaters hit Bright Angel Canyon.
The short version
- The National Park Service evacuated approximately 50 people by air from Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday following flash flooding.
- The flooding impacted Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area, though no injuries were reported.
- Officials have closed Phantom Ranch and the entire North Kaibab Trail until further notice while lodge operators address guest reservations.
Key facts
- Flash floods hit Bright Angel Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday afternoon.[CBS News]
- The National Park Service initiated an aerial evacuation of roughly 50 individuals around Phantom Ranch.[CBS News]
- No injuries were reported in connection with the flooding.[CBS News]
- Phantom Ranch and the North Kaibab Trail were closed indefinitely following the event.[CBS News]
What remains uncertain
- The full extent of structural or environmental damage and the exact timeline for reopening Phantom Ranch and North Kaibab Trail remain unspecified.[CBS News]
Sources
- Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon National Park after flash floodsCBS News - Top Stories