Lightning in Lake County, Colorado

Lightning August 19, 2007 · Lake County, Colorado

Injury

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

A hiker was struck by lightning on the southeast face of Mt. Elbert near treeline. He was treated at the scene by a doctor, complaining of being sore.

Began near Twin Lakes (39.1311, -106.4459).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 56839. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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