Deer Creek Flash Flood - July 27, 2007

just got off the canyon. handprints are still there.

Yes it could.

The flashflood that created the (modern)Chrystal Rapids washed out Anasazi ruins that were 900 years old. (River Runners History Grand Canyon, Kim Crumbo)

But did you see the handprints? As I recall they were near the mouth of the Canyon.

I can't imagine they weren't washed off with that big a flood. They weren't that noticeable to begin with.

I'm not completely sure about the handprints, but I think they remained intact. This can't be a once in a 1,000 year event, but I do think it's fairly rare.

I think I was on the river during that time
One day the river was the color of tar and smelt like peet moss.

Awesome footage. I was there in November of 2007 and the trail was still fine. We also viewed several pictos in the canyon as well - so the flood may not have erased them... This one of those cases of being in the right place at the right time to view awesome nature...

What happened to the ancient handprints in the canyon above? They had to have been washed off.

And does that mean this was a once in 1,000 year event? (Or whenever the prints were made)

Amazing video.

Thought you ment that you parked your car.

I have parked my boat on that beach every time I have been down the Canyon. I wouldn't miss it.

In fact, at least a couple times, you could have rowed your raft under the falls.

If that group had been on that beach they would have been in serious trouble.

Of course there is no camping at Deer Creek so thats cool. Hate to wake up in the middle of the night to THAT!

okay, this was the bottom of the Grand Canyon. No one parks there. Also not sure what bench you are talking about.

Right were everyone parks. WOW!

Wow, I spent a lovely morning on that beach a few years ago. It was so peaceful. Hard to imagine what it would have been like during that! Excellent capture!

Thats a flash flood, like the title says. they happen on canyons when heavy downpour occurs.

i think tahts a mudslide or something.. rockslide?

now that is some good footage..nice going...right spot right time. intense