Lightning — Canyon, Idaho

2002-07-07 · near Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho

Event narrative

One man was killed instantly when struck by lightning while moving an aluminum irrigation pipe on an alfalfa farm near Sunnyslope. A second man, standing about four feet away, received serious burns to the head and shoulder.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5309767. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.