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Grand Canyon flood death toll reaches three as final missing hiker identified
news26 days ago

Grand Canyon flood death toll reaches three as final missing hiker identified

The death toll from the August 29 flash floods in the Grand Canyon has risen to three after the remains of Timothy Allen Smith were found near Crystal Rapids. Smith, a 53-year-old pilot from Wyoming, was the last of three hikers missing after a monsoon storm devastated the Phantom Ranch area. His companions, John Giusti and Brent Rosenkranz, were identified earlier. The flooding, which occurred on a burn scar from a July 2025 wildfire, damaged a critical water pipeline and forced the closure of lodging and trails. A second flash flood hit the area on Wednesday with no reported injuries, though damage assessments are ongoing.

via AP News|
#arizona#flash-flood#grand-canyon
Two Historic Grand Canyon Landmarks Ravaged by Climate Disasters
environment1 month ago

Two Historic Grand Canyon Landmarks Ravaged by Climate Disasters

A July wildfire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim and a late‑August flash flood at Phantom Ranch below the rim killed two people and closed trails, marks the park’s second historic structure hit by disasters in a year. The events underscore how a warming climate is intensifying extreme weather and will complicate recovery with no reopening dates yet announced.

via CNN|
#climate-change#environment#grand-canyon
Grand Canyon Flood: Two Confirmed Dead, One Missing as Rescue Efforts Persist
national1 month ago

Grand Canyon Flood: Two Confirmed Dead, One Missing as Rescue Efforts Persist

Two hikers are dead and a third person is missing after a Grand Canyon flash flood. The deceased are Dr. John Giusti, 46, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42, of Granbury, Texas; Timothy Allen Smith, 53, remains missing. Rescue teams using dogs, boats, helicopters, and drones continue searching as closures and water restrictions are imposed after extensive damage to trails, bridges, and the park’s water system, with monsoon storms and El Niño contributing to the dangerous conditions.

via azfamily.com|
#flash-flood#grand-canyon#missing-hiker
Monsoon floodwaters devastate Grand Canyon's inner depths, killing two hikers and leaving a missing climber
weather1 month ago

Monsoon floodwaters devastate Grand Canyon's inner depths, killing two hikers and leaving a missing climber

A sudden monsoon-induced flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon’s canyon floor near Phantom Ranch, killing two hikers, leaving a third missing, and prompting urgent rescues and evacuations for dozens; the flood also damaged a critical water pipeline, forcing water restrictions as authorities assess the damage and continue searches.

via Yahoo News Singapore|
#bright-angel-creek#flash-flood#grand-canyon
Arizona congressman recounts near-miss during Grand Canyon flash flood
us-news1 month ago

Arizona congressman recounts near-miss during Grand Canyon flash flood

Rep. David Schweikert says he heard a "freight train smashing into a boulder" as a sudden Grand Canyon flash flood swept Bright Angel Creek near Phantom Ranch, killing two visitors and leaving another missing, with about 80 people evacuated. His rafting group, roughly 100 yards from danger, moved to higher ground and sheltered nearby while officials assess damage to the park’s water system and a new $208 million pipeline. Schweikert urged visitors to monitor storms and avoid slot canyons during monsoon season.

via NBC News|
#bright-angel-creek#flash-flood#grand-canyon
Dream Grand Canyon hike ends in tragedy as flash flood claims two friends, one missing
us1 month ago

Dream Grand Canyon hike ends in tragedy as flash flood claims two friends, one missing

Three friends’ eagerly anticipated Grand Canyon hiking trip ended in catastrophe when a flash flood swept Bright Angel Creek area on Aug. 29. Two men, Brent Rosenkranz and John Giusti, were found dead, while Timothy Allen Smith remains missing as rescue teams—including park rangers, helicopters, scent-detection dogs, and drones—continue searches and evacuations around Phantom Ranch and surrounding zones.

via CNN|
#bright-angel-creek#flash-flood#grand-canyon
Grand Canyon floods slice into water lifeline, rattling local economy
us-news1 month ago

Grand Canyon floods slice into water lifeline, rattling local economy

A flood washed out a 12.5-mile cross-canyon water pipeline at Grand Canyon, threatening drinking water for residents and the millions who visit, just as a more-than-$200-million repair project was already underway after years of pipe failures. Officials expect water to come from tanks and conserved supplies for weeks, with restrictions and conservation measures in place as the park economy—heavily reliant on tourism—grapples with reduced water and outages that affect lodging, food service, and visitor experience across Phantom Ranch, the South Rim, and nearby towns like Tusayan.

via AP News|
#flooding#grand-canyon#south-rim
Border Patrol to Aid Grand Canyon Search for Missing Person After Deadly Flood
usnews1 month ago

Border Patrol to Aid Grand Canyon Search for Missing Person After Deadly Flood

A US Border Patrol technical search team will assist in locating a missing person after a fatal flash flood struck the Grand Canyon, with about 80 rescues and two confirmed deaths; a third person remains missing as more storms threaten the area. The flood, centered on Bright Angel Creek, also damaged Grand Canyon Village’s water pipeline, and officials say climate factors such as drought, wildfires and El Niño likely intensified the event.

via The Guardian|
#border-patrol#el-nino#flash-flood
Grand Canyon Floods Leave 2 Dead, 1 Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue
national1 month ago

Grand Canyon Floods Leave 2 Dead, 1 Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue

Flash floods from a weekend storm tore through Grand Canyon National Park, killing two people and leaving one missing while search-and-rescue crews work to locate others; 82 people were rescued and 62 evacuated, with Phantom Ranch and nearby areas heavily damaged as officials warn of potential additional flooding and continue park closures and assessments of water and infrastructure damage.

via CNN|
#disaster#floods#grand-canyon
Two Texas hikers die in Grand Canyon flash flood; partner remains missing
us-news1 month ago

Two Texas hikers die in Grand Canyon flash flood; partner remains missing

Two hikers from Granbury, Texas—John Giusti, 46, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42—were identified after their bodies were recovered from a Grand Canyon flash flood along Bright Angel Creek, while a third friend, Timothy Smith, 53, remains missing. A large search-and-rescue operation followed the Aug. 29 downpour that prompted hundreds of evacuations and rescues. The incident highlights the danger of sudden flooding in the canyon and the ongoing efforts to locate the missing hiker.

via Fox News|
#flash-flood#granbury-texas#grand-canyon
Megafire-linked flood risk at Grand Canyon rises as Driscoll resigns and Massachusetts primaries loom
national1 month ago

Megafire-linked flood risk at Grand Canyon rises as Driscoll resigns and Massachusetts primaries loom

The National Park Service warned of elevated flood risk at the Grand Canyon after the Dragon Bravo megafire, with two deaths reported and the fire’s role in the floods still unclear, highlighting climate‑linked hazards. In Massachusetts politics, primaries spotlight a generational split among Democrats, pitting older incumbents like Sen. Ed Markey against younger challengers such as Rep. Seth Moulton and testing Biden/Harris support. Separately, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, joining a wave of high‑level DoD departures.

via NBC News|
#dan-driscoll-resignation#flood-risk#grand-canyon
Two dead, one still missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
north-america1 month ago

Two dead, one still missing after Grand Canyon flash flood

A powerful flash flood devastated parts of the Grand Canyon on Saturday, killing two people and leaving one still unaccounted for as rescue teams airlift dozens to safety and continue searching between Phantom Ranch and Cottonwood Manzanita; authorities warned of more rain ahead and noted extensive damage, including destroyed footbridges and about 40% of the Transcanyon Waterline.

via BBC|
#evacuation#flash-flood#grand-canyon
Second Death Confirmed as Grand Canyon Floods Trigger Ongoing Rescue
world1 month ago

Second Death Confirmed as Grand Canyon Floods Trigger Ongoing Rescue

A second person has died in Grand Canyon flash floods as search crews continue for more than a dozen people unaccounted for after heavy rainfall; rescuers are combing Bright Angel Creek from the North Rim to the Colorado River. The first body, a 46-year-old man found near Crystal Rapids, was recovered on Sunday, and officials cautioned that forecast rain could slow the search.

via The New York Times|
#bright-angel-creek#death-toll#flood