Lightning — Hardin, Texas
2018-02-06 · near Honey Is, Hardin, Texas
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
A 22 year old male was struck by lightning while working on cattle fencing along Starlight Road near Honey Island. A 57 year old male was also hit sustaining 2nd degree burns. A nearby cow was knocked to the ground.
Wider weather episode
A lightning death occurred after to men were struck while working on a fence.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 741419. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.