Lightning in Nevada County, California

Lightning July 23, 2012 · Nevada County, California

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

An upper low brought thunderstorms to eastern California for much of the 23rd.

Began near Truckee (39.3190, -120.2332).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 400569. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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