Flash floods inundated parts of Grand Canyon National Park, leading to evacuations and the opening of a shelter.
22 reports, 6 independent
Updated Aug 31
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What happened
Flash floods inundated parts of Grand Canyon National Park, leading to evacuations and the opening of a shelter.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A flash flood incident occurred while rafting in the Grand Canyon.Sub-event
- Flash floods impacted the Grand Canyon area, involving a specific campground and the river, with debris being swept into the Colorado River.Sub-event
Flash floods hit Grand Canyon National Park, forcing evacuations and requiring Red Cross assistance.1 source
Agencies are managing operations and issuing warnings amid ongoing flash flood risks and river impacts.1 source
NYT reports on the Grand Canyon flash flood incident, detailing NPS search efforts and NWS data.1 source
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The entities involved
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Grand Canyon National Park
national park in Coconino and Mohave counties in Arizona, United States
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American Red Cross
National Red Cross Society in the United States
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Related events
- Warnings have been issued regarding excessive rainfall and flash floods, following patterns seen in past incidents, affecting the Grand Canyon area.
- Flooding in New Mexico has necessitated the provision of emergency sheltering services.
- NWS issued flood warnings for Kane County, and the American Red Cross set up a shelter for residents impacted by a hurricane.
- The American Red Cross provided shelter for evacuees following a fire in Malibu.