Flooding in the Grand Canyon

Our Grand Canyon operations crew in Flagstaff called into the O.A.R.S. HQ this morning to let us know that they had been in touch with long-time O.A.R.S. Grand Canyon guide and trip leader Regan Dale - who is currently guiding a trip on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.  Regan stated that his Grand Canyon whitewater rafting trip (actually, I believe it is a dory trip) was camped a day ABOVE Havasu when it flooded this weekend. 

Authorities have been evacuating tourists and residents from a remote offshoot of the Grand Canyon where weekend flooding caused by heavy rains and a breached dam nearly washed away some rafters in the area.  There’s a complete article found in the SFGate.

Our trip is likely to have passed Havasu by now, floating on a bit more and muddier water than they otherwise would have experienced.

George Wendt, O.A.R.S. Founder and President, reminded us all this morning that our crews are very knowledgeable about flash floods and have experienced enough of them over the years to be very prudent with side canyon stops.  Many of our guides have been leading trips in the Grand Canyon for decades.