Lightning — Milam, Texas
2007-05-01 · near Cameron, Milam, Texas
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
Two people were struck by lightning while fishing at the edge of a pond. One was killed and the other injured.
Wider weather episode
A split in the upper levels of the atmosphere steered several southern stream impulses into north Texas, producing flash flooding, strong winds, and a few tornadoes. The most impressive of these events was a derecho which moved through North Texas on May 2. It produced winds in excess of 85 MPH.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 31309. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.