Lightning — Clark, Arkansas

1997-07-23 · near Gum Spgs, Clark, Arkansas

Event narrative

Three men were working in a landfill when lightning struck where they were standing. One man was killed instantly when he was directly struck. Two other men standing nearby sustained only minor injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5618233. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.