A powerful flash flood has swept through sections of the Grand Canyon following intense seasonal rainfall, prompting emergency evacuations and search operations for affected hikers. Surging waters and debris cut off trails and damaged infrastructure in low-lying canyon areas, leaving numerous visitors stranded. Rescue teams and local authorities were mobilized to assist those in need and relocate individuals to safety, while access to several trails and campgrounds remains restricted as officials assess ongoing hazards.
- Intense rainfall triggered sudden flash flooding across multiple areas of the Grand Canyon.
- Emergency services launched rescue and evacuation efforts to assist stranded hikers and residents.
- Floodwaters and debris caused damage to local trail networks, infrastructure, and camping sites.
- Authorities temporarily closed impacted sections of the canyon to assess damage and ensure public safety.
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My Heart My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Victims and their families 🙏❤
Excellent interview. Better than anything from the US. Thanks
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really sad things going on in the world. from nepal to arizona
Not really a natural disaster. It’s a giant canyon.. did you think water wouldn’t gather there lol.
And a dozen Americans is hardly a disaster. Sad and tragic for them but a disaster?
Can't believe the trolls and bots, haven't blamed Trump or Israel yet 😂
For those of us who live in this area we’re very aware of the flash flooding risks associated with the monsoon season. It can be difficult to predict because the rain can fall in regions far away and catch people many miles away where it’s dry and has no sign of rain. When I take my youth group camping we look for the forecast for days that have zero chance of rain during the event.
Global warming isn't it wonderful? It comes from every direction and affects every part of the planet in unique and interesting ways.
And to think it's only just beginning, it's only going to get worse from this point forward.
I can't wait!.
Even in ww2 they knew not to sleep in a wadi.
A storm a hundred miles away can drown you.
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Also sharks do attack in basra.100 of miles from the sea in Iraq
Amazing to see you on international news Tom 👋
I think there need to be sirens to warn of impending flooding in popular hiking areas where there's no cell coverage. These sirens could be linked to hydrometers along the canyon/river to monitor water levels and trigger an alarm in the case of rapid rise.
The events of the past week are a reminder of just how significant large elevation changes can have on the flow energy of water. In both Nepal and The Grand Canyon there is enormous changes in elevation and any water coming down from the top will have huge energy to it and that energy obliterates things. While the Grand Canyon flash flood is no where near the volume of the Nepal disaster and a smaller level it was probably just about as bad. I suspect some of the victims will be found in Lake Mead.
Excellent questions, if only at the end the host might have further insisted that the gentleman with the NWS answer the final question about climate change in their work. Science is almost unanimous yet the last guest seems to have chosen to placate climate deniers with a non answer about climate change in their work. It is possible to piece together reality from previous answers of lower precipitation overall paired with higher risk of flash flooding when the rain does arrive. It would be satisfying if the nuances of climate change such as longer droughts and more intense rainfall would be introduced into the conversation.
How is this even news? Fewer deaths than a daily school shooting. I feel bad for the Nepalese who didn't drive an SUV for the last 30 years.
Planet Earth is having back to back loose motions.
DW: CLIMATE CHANGE CLIMATE CHANGE CLIMATE CHANGE?
Experts: This is pretty common actually…
DW: But…CLIMATE CHANGE!!!
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It’s kind of hubris to attach the moniker ‘disaster’ after what happened in Nepal.
Don't camp where once it was a river and don't build house in valleys simple as that.