Lightning in Teton County, Wyoming

Lightning June 1, 2010 · Teton County, Wyoming

Injuries

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A single lightning bolt injured nine visitors at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. The visitors were on walkways and boardwalks surrounding Old Faithful Geyser when the strike occurred around 1430MST. One victim was air lifted to an Idaho medical center to receive treatment for burns and a ruptured eardrum. He also had his hat burned and his shoes had holes in them. The other eight victims were treated for minor injuries.

The wider storm

Lightning injured nine visitors at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.

Began near Old Faithful (44.4700, -110.8300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 227027. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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