Lightning in Hinsdale County, Colorado

Lightning July 11, 2014 · Hinsdale County, Colorado

Injuries

$300

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Two ultramarathon runners from Canada were struck by lightning on Handies Peak at about the 14,050 foot level while competing in the 100-mile Handrock Endurance Run. Both men incurred minor injuries. The headlamp of one runner exploded when struck by the lightning.

The wider storm

Early season subtropical moisture and daytime heating resulted in scattered afternoon thunderstorms over the mountains of southwest Colorado.

Began near Lake City (37.9131, -107.5044).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 659050. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Tornadoes near your address

See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.