See the Massive 2024 Flood In Havasupai, Grand Canyon

Flash Flood in Popular Canyon Leaves One Dead and Nearly a Hundred Rescued 

Havasupai is a popular canyon to hike and camp in near the Grand Canyon. It features sky blue water and stunning Havasu Falls. Like any canyon in the southwest, there is danger of flash floods and a close eye is kept on the weather. There was light rain forecast on August 22nd. 

Those who made their way down the canyon hiking or with pack mules sought shelter as the rain began to sprinkle around 11 am. Soon water began cascading from the canyon walls and rangers told them to move to higher ground immediately. 

Quickly, things got out of hand. The water continued to rise and hikers were stranded all through the canyon. Some clung to trees and canyon walls to keep from being swept away.

The National Park Service began rescue efforts and helicopters were brought in from Tucson and Phoenix to help carry people to safety.

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Trees were toppled and trails washed out. One couple was caught in the rushing water and separated. The woman died and her body was found in the Grand Canyon by rafters while the man survived. Here's is a video that a group made documenting how they were caught in the flash flood:

Eventually the hikers trickled into the small town of Supai where they took shelter at a school and a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint church building. The flood left damage to the canyon and the town. It is a reminder of how quickly things can turn dangerous in nature.