Lightning — Osage, Kansas

2008-05-24 · near Pomona Res, Osage, Kansas

Event narrative

Four men were camping at Pomona Lake State Park. A thunderstorm rolled through, and lightning struck the tent in which the men were sleeping. The three men in the tent were injured, but the fourth man standing outside the tent near a tree was killed. It was reported that he was killed as he headed toward more sturdy shelter.

Wider weather episode

A line of severe thunderstorms moved into north central Kansas early the morning of the 24th. Hail to the size of half dollars fell, and winds to 70 mph were reported across the region. Minor damage was reported, mainly to tree limbs, power lines, and some structures. One home had it's roof partially torn off, and it's carport destroyed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 102013. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.