Lightning — Rio Blanco, Colorado
1998-08-14 · near Meeker, Rio Blanco, Colorado
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Wider weather episode
Two pipeline workers took cover under a tree during a thunderstorm. Lightning struck the tree, killing one man and seriously injuring the other.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5664373. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.