Lightning — Hale, Texas

1998-04-26 · near Hale Center, Hale, Texas

Event narrative

Lightning struck and killed a 37 year-old male farmer who was out in an open area next to his irrigation/sprinkler system.

Wider weather episode

A round of severe thunderstorms affected the South Plains on the 26th. The most significant storm was the one that hit Hale Center (see above) and caused a lightning fatality and tornado damage. Elsewhere, large hail was reported near Friona, Cone, Aspermont, and Jayton.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5643311. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.