TUSAYAN, Ariz. — Crews are expected to be working throughout the night after heavy rain causes flooding and evacuations in Tusayan and the Grand Canyon Tuesday afternoon.
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office said the flooding resulted in evacuations for some hotels and residential housing in the area. More than 100 residents and guests were displaced.
Around 70 students from the Grand Canyon Unified School District were forced to shelter on school property. They have since been reunited with their parents.
It also caused the closure of the south entrance to the Grand Canyon.
The National Park Service said Highway 64 was closed at the intersection of Center Road but has now reopened.
Officials said the flooding happened after a significant amount of rainfall impacted the Coconino Wash east of Tusayan.
Two to three inches of rain fell in a short amount of time.
A viewer sent this picture of the flooding to 12News.
People were advised to shelter in place as the waters receded.
The county was working to provide emergency shelters, clear debris and assist with evacuations for those in need.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
This is a developing story; additional details will be added as they become available.
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