Storms lead to flooding in Tusayan, near Grand Canyon

Parts of Arizona's high country experienced flooding as monsoon storms passed through the area on Tuesday. On Tuesday, the Coconino County Sheriff'...

August 30, 2023
12:36 PM

Parts of Arizona's high country experienced flooding as monsoon storms passed through the area on Tuesday. On Tuesday, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office said it was monitoring flooding in Tusayan and near the Grand Canyon. Tusayan is a town just south of the Grand Canyon. Officials said the area saw a reported two to three inches of rainfall in a short amount of time that created flooding up to three feet in depth. A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service for the area. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Tuesday, August 22, 2023 on behalf of the @CoconinoCounty Sheriff's Office: Heavy rains cause flooding conditions and evacuations in Tusayan Tusayan.

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