Lightning — Shelby, Missouri

2005-10-17 · near Hunnewell, Shelby, Missouri

Event narrative

Two men were killed and one injured by a lightning strike west of Hunnewell. The 3 men were doing road work near the bridge over the North Fork of the Salt River when the storm approached. They took shelter in a nearby shed, and when the storm appeared to let up, they headed for their vehicle. They were struck within a few feet of the vehicle. The men who died were killed instantly.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5475864. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.