Lightning — Dolores, Colorado

1997-05-22 · near Dove Creek, Dolores, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Lightning struck a telephone pole on a county road in Northdale, then traveled through the wires into a nearby house. Many electronic items were damaged, including a microwave oven and a satellite receiver. A picture was also damaged when it was knocked off a wall.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5600653. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.