Lightning in St. Louis County, Missouri

Lightning April 24, 2007 · St. Louis County, Missouri

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 25 year old man was struck by lightning near the intersection of Columbia and Radcliffe Avenues in University City. He died from the lightning strike 5 days later on April 29th.

The wider storm

Scattered severe thunderstorms developed in advance of a warm front which moved north across the area.

Began near University City (38.6700, -90.3300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 26122. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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