Flash flood hits Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch, more than 20 people missing

No Comment Video. Flash flood hits Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 31/08/2026 - 11:33 GMT+2 Flash flooding near Phantom Ranch sent debris into the Colorado River, destroyed footbridges and left more than 20 people missing or unaccounted for. Heavy rain triggered a major flash flood around Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park on 29 August, sending water and debris into the Colorado River. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Footbridges across Bright Angel Creek were destroyed, while large rocks, mud and damaged structures were swept downstream. Visitors to the areas were evacuated by helicopters, with 62 people taken from Phantom Ranch and the lower North Kaibab Trail the following morning. The National Park Service is also seeking information about more than 20 people who may be missing or unaccounted for. Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground and the North Kaibab Trail remain closed as rescue and assessment work continues. news USA Weather Floods Top stories Now playing Next Flash flood hits Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch Now playing Next Nepal flood death toll passes 900 as search for survivors continues Now playing Next Icelanders react as the EU referendum results come in Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 31st, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next One dead and around 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood Now playing Next Big Finish at the IJF Ecole Mont-Olivet Grand Slam in Lausanne Now playing Next Iran takes aim at Jordan after US attacks an island in Hormuz Now playing Next Iceland: Neck and neck referendum rejects EU membership talks Now playing Next Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest Now playing Next Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout Now playing Next Captain arrested after 8 people die in ferry capsize off Cyprus coast Now playing Next Russia threatens 'massive strikes' on Ukraine energy sites Now playing Next Hoekstra: China isn't playing by the rules on trade Now playing Next Europe Today: Iceland says no to EU talks, Hoekstra warns on wildfires and China Now playing Next Lower pollution, longer range: How a new type of car tyre is reversing a hidden downside of EVs Now playing Next India and Uzbekistan deepen ties, eye $5bn trade and long-term uranium supplies ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Music, lights and drones: Uzbekistan celebrates 35 years of independence No Comment Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king No Comment Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency No Comment Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war Europe News Relief and sorrow in Iceland after EU membership talks referendum fails World News Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to rewrite constitution and boost presidential powers Space Inside Kourou: how a satellite is readied to watch Europe's skies and prevent natural disasters World News Captain arrested after eight people die in ferry capsize off northern Cyprus Europe News Russia threatens mass strikes on Ukraine energy sites as Kyiv depot death toll hits 38 Europe News Iceland: Neck and neck referendum rejects EU membership talks Nepal Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation and death toll rises Europe News Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest for first crossing in six years ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Major manhunt underway after woman killed in shooting at Swiss rave Sport Lausanne Grand Slam 2026: Switzerland Celebrates a Historic Judo Day Europe News Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout in expected close race Kazakhstan Kazakhstan’s government steps down as newly elected Kurultai holds first session Uzbekistan Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence as president outlines plans for next decade Europe News At least 37 killed after Russian strike sparks major fire and explosions at a warehouse in Bucha wellbeing ‘I’m free’: How VR therapy helped a schizophrenia patient silence 27 years of voices Sport Lausanne Grand Slam 2026 Opens with Inclusive Judo ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT