Lightning in Dallas County, Texas

Lightning July 2, 2020 · Dallas County, Texas

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 16 year old male was struck by lightning while under a tree in a yard. He died from his injuries on July 9th.

The wider storm

Diurnally driven showers and thunderstorms formed during the afternoon hours and caused wind damage across parts of the Metroplex. Lightning struck a teenager in Dallas County, and the male passed away a week later.

Began near Eagle Ford (32.7880, -96.8815).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 912087. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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