Lightning in Douglas County, Colorado

Lightning June 30, 2019 · Douglas County, Colorado

Injuries

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A group of climbers were injured by a nearby lightning strike, one critically.

The wider storm

Eight hikers were injured at the Devil Head Lookout by a nearby lightning strike. Five hikers were able to walk out unassisted, while two other required assistance. Most complained of having tingling sensations, while two suffered from minor burns. The eighth victim suffered critical injuries and had to be carried out by stretcher and taken to a nearby hospital. Elsewhere, severe thunderstorms produced large hail, from quarter to golf ball size and damaging wind gusts across Washington, Weld, Logan and Phillips counties.

Began near Deckers (39.2699, -105.1047).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 823322. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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