North Rim closed after 2nd flash flood tears through Grand Canyon in less than a month

A closure is in place on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim after flash flooding Wednesday.

Highway 67 closed about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday between Lindbergh Hill and the North Rim developed area due to flooding and debris on the roadway.

Floodwaters impacted the North Rim Campground, areas along Bright Angel Creek and portions of the Colorado River corridor.

Crews were still assessing storm damage as of Wednesday night. Grand Canyon National Park officials said on social media that the closure would likely remain in place through Thursday afternoon while debris is cleared.

No one can access the North Rim during the closure.

This was the second time in recent weeks that flooding struck the Grand Canyon.

 

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On Aug. 29, a deadly flash flood tore through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area, damaging trails, bridges and the Transcanyon Waterline that supplies water to the South Rim.

Three people died after getting swept away in the floodwaters.

The flooding in late August forced widespread closures and prompted Stage 4 water restrictions that remain in effect.

Flooding also struck Navajo Nation, killing three

Heavy rain poured across Arizona on Wednesday, prompting flash flood warnings and widespread power outages.

 

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The warnings covered several communities, including parts of the East Valley, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and Anthem.

Other parts of the Southwest were also impacted, including on tribal lands.

Three people, including a child, died after being swept away by floodwaters early Wednesday on the Navajo Nation in northwestern New Mexico, according to The Associated Press.

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