Lightning in Coconino County, Arizona

Lightning August 4, 2011 · Coconino County, Arizona

Death

Injuries

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Lightning killed a 64-year-old woman visiting the Grand Canyon National Park. It is unclear if the lightning directly hit the victim. Five additional park visitors, ages 45 to 68, were also injured. The event took place at Mohave Point.

The wider storm

Lightning struck Mohave Point on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. One park visitor was killed and five others were injured.

Began near Phantom Ranch (36.0714, -112.1659).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 338781. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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