Lightning — Cimarron, Oklahoma
1997-08-18 · near Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A man was riding a horse at Black Mesa StatePark around Lake Carl Etling and were struck by lightning.Both the man and the horse were killed instantly.
Wider weather episode
Thunderstorm over the far western Oklahoma Panhandle produced deadly lightning during the early evening hours.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5615823. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.