Lightning — Ouray, Colorado

1999-08-17 · near Ouray, Ouray, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Lightning struck a power substation. Insulators were destroyed and fuses were blown on a transformer which resulted in a power outage to the entire community for about one hour.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5713912. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.