US National Parks Water Emergency Incidents
In June 2026, the Trump administration issued a sweeping memo that some say will hinder the flow of information released to the public when a death happens in a national park. Creating this page was already on the agenda, then it became a priority.
See mortality chart for US National Parks: CHART
If you are visiting one of the 63 beautiful US National parks and become aware of a water emergency please submit the information you have via our contact form. Or Email directly to WickedWaterOps@Gmail.com
Sequoia National Park Incidents
Incident marks 9th drowning for Tulare County in 2026: Click Here
Yosemite National Park
Bystander unknowingly captures mans last moments before going over Nevada Falls. FULL ARTICLE
Yellowstone National Park
General Rule: There are no swimming pools in Yellowstone, and swimming, bathing, or wading in thermal features, or in streams whose waters flow from thermal features, is illegal. River, stream, and lake water is so cold that hypothermia is a serious possibility. Swimming is generally discouraged.
More than 20 deaths have occurred with in Yellowstone's park limits. FULL ARTICLE
Partial foot and shoe found floating in hot spring. PRESS RELEASE
Kings Canyon National Park
Drowning remains the leading cause of death in Sequoia and Kings Canyon park.
Roaring Rivers Falls claims the lives of young couple while taking photo, Memorial Day weekend 2026. FULL ARTICLE
Glacier National Park
July 2024 drowning of two in Glacier National Park. PRESS RELEASE
Lake Mead US National Recreaction Area
Lake Mead is noted as one of the most deadly US National Parks, and it's dive team was recently suspended. FULL ARTICLE.
Lake Mead Dive Team Suspended by NPS: Article 2
1974 Lake Mead Drowning Victim Found and Identified. ARTICLE