Heavy Rains Cause Localized Grand Canyon Flooding

Monsoonal weather patterns brought heavy rains that resulted in localized flooding affecting portions of Grand Canyon Village and Bright Angel Trail last Friday. Runoff impacted park headquarters and the general offices for Xanterra Parks and Resorts, the park’s concessioner, and flood debris had to be cleared from storm drains at the intersection of South Entrance Road and Village Loop Drive to make them passable. Canyon District rangers reported flash flooding in Garden Creek along Bright Angel Trail. Rangers temporarily closed sections of the trail near Indian Garden until flows subsided in the creek. No injuries were reported.