Lightning — Clay, Arkansas
2011-08-08 · near Hargrave Corner, Clay, Arkansas
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A lightning fatality occurred near Highway 49, east of Rector. The lightning victim was outdoors chopping cotton when he was struck and killed.
Wider weather episode
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms developed over Eastern Arkansas on August 8th, 2011. One lightning fatality occurred as a result.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 346315. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.