그랜드캐년에서 홍수로 62명이 대피하고, 15명이 실종됐다. 

국립공원관리청(NPS)은 8월 29일 오후 2시 30분경 아리조나주 브라이트앤젤캐년과 팬텀랜치 지역에서 갑작스러운 홍수가 발생, 62명이 사우스림의 마스윅롯지 카페테리아로 대피했다고 발표했다. 8월 31일 정오 현재 사망자는 46세의 남성과 신원 미상의 1명이다. 

 

언론 보도에 따르면, 브라이트앤젤크릭엔 약 1시간 동안 12.7-25.4mm의 비가 내렸으며, 개울 수위는 10분만에 1.5미터 넘게 치솟았다. 

이로써 팬텀랜치, 브라이트앤젤 캠프장, 팬텀랜치 매점 및 오두막, 그리고 노스카이밥 트레일이 폐쇄됐다. 콜로라도 강을 가로지르는 블랙브리지와 실버브리지 또한 폐쇄된다. 

최신 트레일 및 폐쇄 정보는 공원 웹사이트의 주요 하이킹 공지(Key Hiking Messages) 페이지에 업데이트된다. 

이와 함께 30일과 31일엔 뇌우와 폭우가 예상되며, 이로 인해 돌발 홍수, 토석류, 낙석이 발생하거나 등산로 및 하천의 상태가 변할 수 있다고 경고했다. 

 

 

*그랜드캐년 노스림 여행 가이드, 2015

https://www.nyculturebeat.com/index.php?mid=Travel2&document_srl=4157604

 

 

Significant Flash Flooding Closes Phantom Ranch and North Kaibab Trail

Muddy water and debris spans across an inner canyon landscape

Remnants of stone bridge pylons remain along Bright Angel Creek following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge on August 29. The flooding caused significant damage to infrastructure throughout the canyon.

 

 

News Release Date: August 30, 2026

 

A significant flash-flood event occurred in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on August 29, beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m. 

 

As of the morning of August 30, 62 individuals have been evacuated from Phantom Ranch and the lower North Kaibab Trail. Additional individuals are scheduled to be evacuated this morning from Cottonwood Campground and Phantom Ranch in coordination with the National Park Service and Arizona Department of Public Safety. Evacuees are being transported to the Maswik Lodge Cafeteria on the South Rim, where the American Red Cross is coordinating assistance. No injuries have been reported as of the latest available information. 

 

Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, the Phantom Ranch Canteen and cabins, and the entire North Kaibab Trail from the North Kaibab Trailhead to Phantom Ranch are closed until further notice. The Black Bridge and Silver Bridge crossing the Colorado River are also closed until further notice. There is currently no estimated reopening date for these areas and other inner canyon closures may be necessary. For the latest trail and closure information, visit the park's Key Hiking Messages webpage.

 

The flash flood resulted in significant impacts to infrastructure throughout Bright Angel Canyon. Nearly all footbridges spanning Bright Angel Creek were destroyed, eliminating hiker access across the creek. Grand Canyon National Park staff are continuing to assess damage to trails, bridges, utilities, facilities and other infrastructure.  

 

The Colorado River is currently closed to river traffic until further notice due to metal structures and debris entering the river. River parties already in the canyon are receiving direction through river operations rangers and the Grand Canyon River Alert system. Visitors with upcoming river trips should contact their commercial outfitter or NPS River Permits for trip-specific information. 

 

Additional thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible today and Monday, which could result in additional flash flooding, debris flows, rockfall and changing trail and river conditions. 

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/significant-flash-flooding-closes-phantom-ranch-and-north-kaibab-trail.htm