Lightning — Sequoyah, Oklahoma

1999-04-24 · near Muldrow, Sequoyah, Oklahoma

Event narrative

A 36-year old Muldrow man was killed by lightning while fishing in a tournament on the Arkansas River near Lock and Dam 14. A 24-year old companion was also struck by lightning, suffering severe burns on his right arm, shoulder and foot.

Wider weather episode

Summary of events for April 24 1999:Thunderstorms formed on the morning of April 24 along a stationary front running east-west across southeast Oklahoma. Some of these storms became severe during the day, producing marginally severe hail and wind. However, most of these thunderstorms moved eastward along a similar path running across Pittsburg, Latimer, and northern Pushmataha Counties. This led to saturated grounds and flash flooding. Listed here are some of the heavier rainfall amounts from the area for the day (in inches): Stuart_3SE Stuart...4.29, McCurtain_1SE...2.75, Clayton_15WNW...2.60, McAlester_4S...2.10, and Wilburton_2SW...1.41

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5691269. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.