Lightning — Arapahoe, Colorado
2009-07-03 · near Aurora Cherry Creek, Arapahoe, Colorado
6
Injuries
Event narrative
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.
Wider weather episode
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.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 186179. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.