Lightning — Stanislaus, California

2017-03-21 · near Oakdale, Stanislaus, California

Event narrative

Lightning hit a tree in Oakdale, CA, causing a fire in nearby electrical transformer and resulting in a power outage. Three homes and a few vehicles were reported damaged.

Wider weather episode

Strong storms developed behind a cold front, bringing abundant rain and severe weather, including a damaging micro-burst and large hail in the foothills.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 685647. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.