A DEADLY FLOOD IN THE GRAND CANYON

In this special episode of the “Arizona Highways” podcast, host Steve Goldstein and “Arizona Highways” editor Robert Stieve talk with world-renowned geologist Wayne Ranney about the causes and effects of the deadly flood that slammed Bright Angel Canyon on August 29, 2026.

Editor’s Note: In this podcast we refer to water gauges in Bright Angel Canyon. They were installed by USGS Arizona Water Science at the request of the Grand Canyon National Park.