Flash Floods in the Grand Canyon: Recovery Efforts Underway

Recovery Efforts Following Grand Canyon Flash Floods

Search and rescue teams are actively working in the Grand Canyon after this weekend’s devastating flash floods. Two bodies have been recovered so far. The National Park Service has confirmed that more than a dozen individuals remain missing.

Due to the severe weather conditions, accommodations within the park including lodges and hotels have temporarily closed. The possibility of more rain and flooding continues to pose threats, making recovery and safety efforts a critical focus.

About the Reporting Team

The report on this incident was prepared by Ali Rogin, a correspondent for the PBS News Hour. Rogin specializes in coverage of the Supreme Court and the judicial system in America. Her distinguished work includes a 2021 Peabody Award for a series on global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

She has been honored with two Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association. Additionally, Rogin has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, including notable stories on the fall of ISIS in 2020, the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017, President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2014, and the 2010 midterm elections.

Collaborating on this report, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte serves as a producer for PBS News Hour and Horizons, focusing on national affairs.