Flash Floods in the Grand Canyon: A Harsh Reminder of Nature's Power Arizona Congressman David Schweikert recounts witnessing a flash flood at the Grand Canyon as a terrifying experience that left him with a sense of awe and respect for nature's unforgiving force.
As a seasoned hiker who has spent countless hours exploring the park, he was caught off guard by the sheer velocity and ferocity of the deluge that swept through Bright Angel Creek during Arizona's monsoon season.
Flash floods are an all too common occurrence in Arizona from July to September, but this incident stands out due to its tragic loss of life – two visitors died, with another still missing.