Lightning in Lubbock County, Texas

Lightning August 28, 2016 · Lubbock County, Texas

Death

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

The wider storm

A man walking near a playa lake in northwest Slaton was struck by lightning. The individual was transported to Lubbock UMC Hospital with critical injuries and later succumbed to their injuries on 2 September.

Began near Slaton (33.4429, -101.6498).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 647441. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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