Floodwaters of Uncertainty: Lessons from the Grand Canyon's Devastating Deluge The Grand Canyon, one of America's most iconic natural wonders, has been hit by a series of powerful flash floods that have left 15 people unaccounted for and 62 evacuated.
The immediate concern is for the safety of those involved, but this incident also serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictable nature of extreme weather events and their impact on even well prepared infrastructure.
The Unpredictability of Nature Flash floods like this one are common occurrences in arid regions prone to sudden rainstorms.