Flash Flood Frenzy at the Grand Canyon: A Cautionary Tale of Nature's Fury The recent flash flood that swept through the Grand Canyon has left 15 people unaccounted for and forced the evacuation of dozens.
The torrential downpour, which dumped up to 2. 5 centimeters of rain in a matter of minutes on the North Rim, highlights the park's unforgiving landscape.
According to Jack Schmidt, director of the Center for Colorado River Studies at Utah State University, "This is a reminder of what a dynamic and active landscape Grand Canyon is.