Lightning — Nevada, California
2012-07-23 · near Truckee, Nevada, California
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 71-yr-old man was struck and killed by lightning during an early morning thunderstorm at Donner Memorial State Park just west of Truckee, CA. He had been camping with family in the Park and was outside in an area of tall trees.
Wider weather episode
An upper low brought thunderstorms to eastern California for much of the 23rd.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 400569. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.