Lightning in Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Lightning July 30, 2014 · Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 17-year old undocumented boy was struck and killed by lightning near Windmill Drive near Sonoita, Arizona.

The wider storm

High pressure over southern New Mexico continued a moist southeast flow into southeast Arizona. Storms produced gusty winds and heavy rain near Douglas. Lightning struck and killed one person near Sonoita.

Began near Sonoita (31.6540, -110.6780).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 537869. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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