Extreme weather fuels deadly Grand Canyon flooding

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A catastrophic flash flood tore through Bright Angel Canyon in the Grand Canyon, killing at least two people and leaving more than a dozen missing. Officials reported damage to popular trails and bridges as search efforts continued for those unaccounted for.

WHO: Officials conducting searches; Chad Merrill, senior meteorologist and long-range forecaster with AccuWeather

WHAT: Flash flooding in Bright Angel Canyon caused deaths, left people missing, and damaged trails and bridges

WHEN: Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET

WHERE: Bright Angel Canyon, Grand Canyon

WHY: The deluge was fueled in part by extreme weather, including the Southwest’s long-term drought, unusually hot ocean temperatures, and air from El Niño that strengthened the Southwest monsoon.

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