Coconino County officials have declared a state of emergency after flooding in Tusayan forced the evacuation of 100 people Tuesday.
Three inches of rain fell in less than an hour, triggering more than 3 feet of flood waters.
Emergency officials had called on residents to shelter in place Tuesday night. Students attending school in Grand Canyon Village were being sheltered and parents were advised not to try to pick children up until waters receded. ADOT had also closed State Route 64.
A boil water notice has since been lifted in the Grand Canyon’s south rim community.
Officials warned that with more rain in the forecast, further shelter in place warnings or evacuation orders could be on the horizon.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Thursday, August 24:
— Coconino County (@CoconinoCounty) August 24, 2023
Coconino County Board of Supervisors Issues
Emergency Resolution Regarding Tusayan Flooding
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — In his first official action as Chair of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) on Thursday, August 24,… pic.twitter.com/EwtkbNb4zp