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One dead, more than a dozen unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flood

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hayley Smith, Emily St. Martin, as published by Los Angeles Times - California · August 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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A flash flood occurred on Saturday at around 2:30 p.m. The incident resulted in significant impacts to infrastructure. More than 20 people may be missing as a result of the flood.

The flood caused damage throughout Bright Angel Canyon. Details of the incident are available from the source.

Further information about the flash flood and its aftermath can be found in the original report, which provides more context about the event and its effects.

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Category: News · Published: August 30, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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One dead, more than a dozen unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flood

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