Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
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🚧 Accidents
Rangers found Timothy Allen Smith's body Monday near Crystal Rapids in Grand Canyon National Park, marking the final fatality from late-August flash floods that damaged a water pipeline and closed hiking trails.
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🌲 Environment
After heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon, flash flooding struck Bright Angel Creek and parts of the Colorado River as the Grand Canyon’s North Rim was closed until Thursday morning—crews assessed damage while Highway 67 was shut down due to flooding and debris.
Oak Creek reopened after months of closure, but park officials at Slide Rock warned visitors not to swim after Wednesday's flash flooding washed ash and burnt logs into the water from the Pocket Fire burn scar.
Wednesday, Flagstaff received overnight storms and rain that boosted an above-average monsoon season needed after two dry winters.
Meteorologist Megan Taylor (NWS) said strong El Niño may lead to a snowier winter as residents stay alert for flash flood warnings.
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