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Grand Canyon Floods Shut Down Water and Camping | Lafayette Louisiana News
Flash floods tore through the Grand Canyon, slamming Bright Angel Creek with enough force to sweep boulders and debris into the Colorado River—and knock out the park’s sole water pipeline. Overnight stays are suspended, year-round residents are urged to conserve water, and rafting trips are paused as crews assess damage at key spots like Phantom Ranch, where over 60 people were evacuated without injury. One hiker described sudden waterfalls, landslides, and a four-foot wall of mud rushing toward them. With more storms forecast and a $208 million water upgrade project not expected to finish…
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