A shocking video appears to show a bunkhouse floating downriver with debris after flash flooding ripped through Bright Angel Canyon. This comes as several people have been evacuated and many remain missing amid the Grand Canyon flash flood.
This handout image released by the Grand Canyon National Park Service via X (formerly Twitter) on August 30, 2026 shows remnants of stone bridge pylons along Bright Angel Creek following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge on August 29. (Photo by J.THOMPSON and Handout / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE / AFP) (AFP)
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Matt Van Swol shared the video on X, writing, “Absolutely HORRIFYING footage from the Grand Canyon shows what appears to be an entire bunkhouse floating downriver with debris after flash flooding ripped through Bright Angel Canyon. Over 60 people have been evacuated, 15 are still missing. PLEASE PRAY!!!!!”
What caused the recent flash flood at the Grand Canyon?
The flash flood at the Grand Canyon was caused by a series of storms that resulted in heavy rainfall on the Kaibab Plateau, beginning around 2:30 PM on August 29.
What are the current measures being taken for evacuations and safety at the Grand Canyon?
Currently, over 60 people have been evacuated from areas like Phantom Ranch, and the National Park Service is working to assess the damage while accounting for those still missing. Additional thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected, prompting ongoing safety measures.
How is the Grand Canyon National Park managing water resources after the flooding?
Due to significant damage to the Transcanyon Waterline, the Grand Canyon National Park has implemented Stage 4 water restrictions, banning overnight accommodations and prohibiting fires to conserve water resources while repairs are underway.
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One person has died and at least 14 others "may be missing or unaccounted" for at the Grand Canyon in Arizona after flash flooding over the weekend, according to officials, ABC News reported. Video footage taken by hikers show muddy water rushing by a trail and under footbridges, and logs and other debris floating down swollen rivers.
The National Park Service stated that the floods hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, August 29, adding that it was working with Arizona authorities to evacuate people and account for missing individuals.
The flash flood began about 2:30 pm on Saturday. It was caused by rainfall on the Kaibab Plateau.
As of Sunday morning, 62 people have been evacuated. Some others were scheduled to be evacuated.
There could be more thunderstorms and heavy rainfall through Monday, possibly leading to "additional flash flooding, debris flows, rockfall and changing trail and river conditions," the park service warned.
The park service said on social media that the flooding damaged a key water pipeline into Grand Canyon National Park. It announced water restrictions in its most visited area and also a ban on wood and charcoal fires.
While the park will remain open for day use, some overnight accommodations will be closing.
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