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Deadly Grand Canyon Flash Floods Leave Multiple Missing

Flash floods hit Bright Angel Canyon at about 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The National Park Service conducted an aerial evacuation of roughly 50 people from Phantom Ranch.

0.25 to 0.75 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes, the National Weather Service said.
Flooding originated below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar in the Bright Angel Creek Basin.
North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch are closed until further notice.
No injuries were reported, officials said.

Why it matters: Phantom Ranch sits near the canyon bottom by Bright Angel Creek and is typically booked months in advance. The closure disrupts visitors at the fourth-most visited national park in the country.

Heavy creek flow was ongoing and could affect additional campgrounds and recreational areas nearby.

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Center coverage, 31 sources: The center highlights the park's popularity and practical impact on reservations and future visits.

Left coverage, 18 sources: The left frames this as a public safety and emergency-response story, emphasizing the Red Cross shelter and official guidance for visitors.

The Independent1w+Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon's critical water pipeline CBS News1w+3 friends went hiking in the Grand Canyon. 1 died and 2 are still missing after flash floods.The New York Times1w+What to Know About Hiking in Areas Prone to Flash Floods The Boston Globe1w+Two confirmed dead after flash flood in Grand Canyon ABC News1w+2 dead, 1 missing after deadly Grand Canyon flash flood Los Angeles Times1w+Deadly flooding in Grand Canyon leaves 15 missing. Extreme weather fueled deluge San Francisco Chronicle1w+Death toll climbs in Grand Canyon flood as crews search for 15 missing The Guardian1w+How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster Cleveland.com1w+1 dead, 15 missing in Grand Canyon flash flood CNN1w+Live updates: Grand Canyon flooding leaves 2 dead, several missing | CNN NBC News1w+Grand Canyon search continues for 15 missing after flash flood destruction, 1 death The Washington Post1w+Two bodies recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood Al Jazeera1w+Dozens evacuated and about 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood Boston.com1w+Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River HuffPost1w+1 Dead, 15 Missing Or Unaccounted For After Flash Flood At Grand Canyon Mediaite1w+Search Launched for 15 Missing People After ‘Significant’ Flash Floods at Grand Canyon MSNBC1w+Grand Canyon flood kills 1 person, with 15 missing and more storms possible Time1w+One Dead, 15 People Unaccounted For After Flash Flooding at the Grand Canyon

Right coverage, 23 sources: The right emphasizes the dramatic visual scale of the flooding and the speed of the NPS rescue response.

New York Post1w+First victim of deadly Grand Canyon flash flood identified — as his two friends among 15 still missing Daily Mail1w+Desperate search for person missing in Grand Canyon after two bodies found and 80 rescued amid warning of more flooding Fox News1w+Grand Canyon water pipeline damaged again as flooding complicates repairs Citizen Free Press1w+Wall of water 15 feet tall came rushing through Grand Canyon.The Epoch Times1w+Flash Flooding Causes Major Damage to Grand Canyon’s Critical Water Pipeline The Washington Times1w+Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon's critical water pipeline Just the News1w+National Park Service says 15 unaccounted for after flash flood in Grand Canyon NTD1w+At Least 2 Dead in Grand Canyon Flooding; Park Service Says 20-plus May Be Missing The Sun1w+Dad-of-three, 46, killed in Grand Canyon flash flood is pictured as rescuers search for friends among 15 missing Washington Examiner1w+Grand Canyon flood recovery efforts hampered by more incoming rain BizPac Review1w+Flash flooding at Grand Canyon knocks out only water line, leaves 1 dead and 15 missing Boston Herald1w+More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing Christian Post1w+Grand Canyon flash floods: 1 dead, at least 15 missing, officials say Newsmax1w+More Than 20 May Be Missing From Grand Canyon After Flash Flood One America News1w+Ariz.: 1 dead, more than a dozen unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flooding RedState1w+15 Missing After Deadly Flood Crashes Through Grand Canyon The Center Square1w+Two people dead, 15 missing after Grand Canyon floods The Daily Caller1w+Flooding At Iconic US Landmark Takes Out Only Water Line, Leaves 1 Dead The Daily Wire1w+Hikers Vanish As Flash Flood Sweeps Through Grand Canyon The Gateway Pundit1w+DEVELOPING: More Than 20 People Missing After Flash Flood Rips Through Grand Canyon in Arizona * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila The Western Journal1w+15 Missing After Deadly Grand Canyon Flash Flood WND1w+‘This is horrific’: At least 20 U.S. hikers missing as flash flood sweeps through Grand Canyon * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs ZeroHedge1w+One Dead, 15 Missing After "Significant" Flash Flood Rips Through Grand Canyon

What’s next: The Red Cross opened a shelter at Grand Canyon High School in Grand Canyon Village.

The lodge operator will contact guests about the status of their reservations.
When the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch will reopen is not yet known.
Whether flooding will spread to other campgrounds and recreational areas remains unclear.