Lightning — Garfield, Colorado

2003-07-31 · near Rifle, Garfield, Colorado

Wider weather episode

The two victims had been riding horses in a remote area of Battlement Mesa when the storm arrived. They sought shelter under a tree which was struck by lightning. The surviving horses which were not under the tree did not get struck by lightning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5379544. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.