Lightning in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Lightning July 3, 2009 · Arapahoe County, Colorado
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Six children received minor injuries when lightning struck a nearby tree. The injuries occurred when they were knocked down by the blast. None of the children suffered burns or appeared to have been directly hit by the lightning.
The wider storm
Severe thunderstorms developed over parts of Arapahoe, Elbert, Morgan and Weld Counties. The combination of intense thunderstorm winds, large hail and heavy rain produced damage to both crops and property. Extensive flash flooding occurred in and around Fort Morgan.
Began near Aurora Cherry Creek (39.6300, -104.8000).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 186179. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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