Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Grand Canyon Flash Floods Leave More Than 20 Hikers Missing
A sudden flood moved through part of the Grand Canyon.
More than 20 hikers are reported missing.
The flood also carried debris into the water.
Because of this, the Black and Silver bridges are closed.
People cannot access the Colorado River in the affected area.
Officials have not said when these places will reopen.
Other areas inside the canyon might also be closed.
Authorities are monitoring the situation.
Flash floods swept through the Grand Canyon, with more than 20 hikers reported missing.
The Black and Silver bridges have been closed until further notice.
Access to the Colorado River in the affected area is also closed.
Debris in the water prompted the closures.
Authorities said there is no estimated reopening date and warned that additional inner-canyon closures may be necessary.
- Who
- More than 20 hikers are reported missing; authorities announced the closures.
- What
- Flash floods swept through the canyon, causing debris and closures.
- Where
- The affected area of the Grand Canyon, including the Black and Silver bridges and access to the Colorado River.
- Why
- The closures were imposed because of debris in the water and ongoing flood-related risks.
- Reported missing
- More than 20 hikers
- Closed bridges
- Black Bridge and Silver Bridge
- River access
- Access to the Colorado River in the affected area is closed
- Closure duration
- Until further notice
- Reopening date
- No estimated reopening date
- Possible additional closures
- Authorities said other inner-canyon closures may be necessary