Lightning in Callaway County, Missouri

Lightning August 20, 2014 · Callaway County, Missouri

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

An 18-year old male was killed by a lighting strike while retrieving a book from a pick-up truck.

An 18-year old male was struck and killed by a lightning strike in Fulton, MO. He was retrieving a book from a pick-up truck when struck.

Began near Fulton (38.8500, -91.9300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 547999. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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