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Grand Canyon Floods Save Email Print
Posted: 10:10 PM Aug 17, 2008
Last Updated: 10:10 PM Aug 17, 2008

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Sheriffs at the Grand Canyon say they're not as concerned about a flood situation as they were earlier in the day. Still, dozens of people have been flown out by helicopter after an earthen dam gave way Sunday causing flooding in a side canyon. It's home to about 400 members of the Havasupai Indian tribe. Their village of Supai is on high ground and no damage is reported. But some hiking trails and footbridges were washed out and trees were uprooted. The canyon area has had as much as eight inches of rain since Friday, and there's still the danger of flash floods. About 150 people were airlifted to safety during the day, and evacuations were to continue until dark. But many residents and campers have chosen to stay put.

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WEDNESDAY: Cloudy skies, a few periods of light snow. Accumulations generally less than an inch. High: 26°/FALLING PM

THURSDAY: Generous sunshine, temperatures slide a bit. High: 24°

FRIDAY: Increasing clouds, breezy from the SW, milder. Light rain or snow developing very late in the day or at night. Sleet at night too? High: 36°

SATURDAY: A few flurries early in the day, otherwise partly sunny, breezy, and significantly colder. High: 19°

SUNDAY: Plentiful sunshine, temps still a bit below normal. High: 25°

MONDAY: Partly cloudy, a flurry or two? High: 27°

TUESDAY: Mainly sunny, colder once again. High: 21°

METEOROLOGIST MARK HENDERSON