Lightning — Boulder, Colorado

2000-07-12 · near Allens Park, Boulder, Colorado

Event narrative

A climber was struck and killed by lightning as he and a companion were ascending a sheer rock face, near the summit of Longs Peak. Lightning struck the victim, who was using climbing ropes and a harness, killing him instantly. His friend was not injured.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5155162. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.