Grand Canyon Flood Disrupts Water Supply | Amarillo News

A deadly flash flood slammed the Grand Canyon, crippling its main water pipeline and forcing overnight stays to be banned while residents face strict water limits. Search teams raced through the night, rescuing 45 people and evacuating 37 more, using permits and license plates to track missing visitors. Tragically, two hikers were recovered; a third, Timothy Smith, remains missing. The trio from Granbury, Texas, had planned a hiking trip that ended in disaster after families lost contact on Thursday. This monsoon season, intensified by El Niño, has brought record-breaking downpours — a trend scientists say is worsening over decades. The flood also halted a $208 million infrastructure upgrade, now delayed as crews can’t refill critical water tanks without the damaged pipeline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e2863df412486b25