Lightning in El Paso County, Colorado
Lightning July 31, 2013 · El Paso County, Colorado
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
Twelve soldiers, involved in training exercise, were struck by lightning south of Butts Field on the north side of Fort Carson. Two soldiers were taken to a hospital in Colorado Springs, one in critical condition. The other ten soldiers were taken to the base hospital and later released.
Began near Fountain (38.6650, -104.7677).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 458181. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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