COA sudden flash flood struck the Grand Canyon area in Arizona on Saturday, causing significant damage to roads and bridges. The U.S. National Park Service is searching for more than 20 people who may be missing or unaccounted for after the event, while ongoing evacuations continue. The flood occurred around 2:30 PM when heavy storms dumped between half an inch to one inch of rain in approximately 30 minutes over the Bright Angel Creek watershed. This area had already been affected by the Dragon Bravo Fire, which created conditions conducive to rapid runoff. According to the National Weather Service, the flood was classified as potentially life-threatening. Much of the water ran off quickly due to rocky terrain and steep slopes, leading to destruction of pedestrian bridges and altering the landscape with debris carried into the Colorado River. Authorities reported initial evacuations of 62 people from Phantom Ranch and the lower part of the North Kaibab Trail, with some evacuated via air. As of Sunday, no injuries had been reported.
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