Lightning — Chaffee, Colorado

2004-07-19 · near Monarch, Chaffee, Colorado

Event narrative

A young woman was struck by lightning in Monarch Park campground. She was taken to the hospital in nearby Salida, and then by helicopter to University Hospital in Denver. She apparently has recovered quite well from injuries suffered.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5413410. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.