Lightning in Plumas County, California

Lightning June 3, 2009 · Plumas County, California

Death

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Plumas County Sheriff's Department reported that a woman was struck by lightning at her home in Portola. She was transported by helicopter to the U.C. Davis Medical Center. She never regained consciousness and died from her injuries on June 11th.

The wider storm

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall affected northeastern California.

Began near Portola (39.8097, -120.4699).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 173491. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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