Lightning — Comal, Texas

2004-05-31 · near Sattler, Comal, Texas

Event narrative

Eight people were riding tubes down the Guadalupe River when large hail began falling. They exited the river and were trying to avoid the hail by hiding under a tree when lightning struck. The most seriously injured of the group was leaning against the tree trunk. He suffered a heart stoppage but was resuscitated. Another victim was reported to have suffered a spinal injury. All later recovered.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5399831. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.