At least 15 people missing after Grand Canyon flash flood

NPR | By Chris Clements

Published August 31, 2026 at 5:49 AM CDT

Several people are missing or unaccounted for after severe flash flooding in the Grand Canyon on Saturday caused significant damage.

Chris Clements

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