Flash Flooding Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures at Grand Canyon's South Rim

Over 100 people evacuated from hotels, homes, and schools in Tusayan due to flooding from heavy rainfall.
U.S. Highway 64 temporarily closed near Grand Canyon's south entrance as water reached 3 feet deep.
No injuries reported, but power outages occurred and debris covered roadways.
Unusual weather patterns contributed to rare flooding event in an area not accustomed to heavy rainfall.
Flooding near Grand Canyon part of larger weather events affecting parts of U.S. including California and Texas.