Lightning — Gila, Arizona
2000-08-12 · near Payson, Gila, Arizona
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
Three hikers were hit by lightning 10 miles north of Payson. One died and the other two were injured.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5172098. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.