Lightning — Pulaski, Missouri
2011-07-30 · near Laquey, Pulaski, Missouri
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
A small group was canoeing on the Gasconade River. As storms approached they left the river and took shelter under a tree. Lightning struck the three, killing one on site.
Wider weather episode
A weak cool front that became stationary across the Ozarks and southeastern Kansas interacted with a very unstable airmass. Isolated strong to severe pulse storms occurred across the Ozarks which produced isolated wind damage.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 334801. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.